Mediterranean Lentil Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A vibrant lentil salad with fresh herbs, cucumbers, and tomatoes. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs green lentils, water, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 green lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 medium, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup green lentils and place them in a medium saucepan with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled lentils with 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.