Pro tip:<\/em> Use market-fresh herbs and good quality feta to elevate this dish from good to incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I always say: the secret to the best lentil salad lies in the freshness of your ingredients. Wherever you are, choosing quality produce makes all the difference. I love shopping at my local farmers’ market \u2014 you can see exactly where everything comes from, and most of it was harvested just the day before. You can truly taste that freshness in every bite of this salad. The only exception? I go for authentic Greek feta, because nothing else compares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Making this delicious and healthy lentil salad is as easy as can be. With just a few simple steps, you\u2019ll have a gorgeous dish ready for serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simmer your Beluga lentils in plenty of water until just tender. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the lentils cook, add tomatoes, capers, and thyme to a baking dish. Crumble feta on top, drizzle with olive oil, season with pepper, and roast until golden and bubbling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mix lemon juice, chopped parsley, and mint into the warm lentils. Add salt and pepper to taste. Layer on the roasted tomatoes and feta, toss in diced cucumber, and finish with a little more lemon juice and olive oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exact quantities and timings can be found in the printable recipe card below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresh herbs and lemon are key to brightening up this simple lentil salad recipe. Even served warm, it tastes great on a summer day. But of course, it is summer after all, so I like to top it with cool summer cucumber. Completely optional, so feel free to skip the cucumber<\/strong> if you like… OR… what I also love is to add a little<\/strong> sweet red onion<\/strong> to the mix. Serve with some rustic bread for a light lunch or with as a side with something fresh off the grill. If you love this, you\u2019ll also enjoy these recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Fresh Ingredients Make All the Difference in a Great Lentil Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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