Lentil and Herb Greek Salad with Feta and Olives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A refreshing, protein-packed salad blending earthy lentils with crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs brown lentils, water, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, rinsed brown lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 2 medium, diced ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata olives
• 4 oz, crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 cup rinsed brown lentils and 3 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the cooled lentils with 1 medium diced cucumber, 2 diced ripe tomatoes, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, 1/3 cup halved Kalamata olives, 4 oz crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.