Description
A delightful Warm Lentil Spinach Salad with Feta recipe that combines tender lentils, fresh baby spinach, tangy feta cheese, and a warm lemon dressing for a satisfying and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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Lentil Salad:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked green or brown lentils (well-drained)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Warm Lemon Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
- Toasted walnuts or almonds
- Roasted sweet potatoes or carrots
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet: Over medium-low heat, add garlic and sauté gently for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare Warm Lemon Dressing: Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Warm for 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Combine Lentil Salad: Place warm lentils in a bowl, pour warm lemon dressing over them, and toss to coat.
- Add Spinach: Toss spinach until just wilted from the heat of the lentils.
- Finish the Salad: Fold in red onion and parsley, then top with crumbled feta and optional nuts or roasted vegetables.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
