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Lentil Salad with Zucchini, Feta and Mint

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This simple lentil salad with zucchini, feta and mint is the perfect easy meal for busy days. Vegetarian, gluten-free and healthy, it's packed with wonderful refreshing flavors.
  • Author: Delphine Fortin
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Savory
  • Cuisine: Healthy
  • Diet: Vegetarian

This simple lentil salad with zucchini, feta and mint is the perfect easy meal for busy days. Vegetarian, gluten-free and healthy, it’s packed with wonderful refreshing flavors. Don’t pass on the vinaigrette!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (150g) French or green lentils, dried (about 2 cups cooked)
  • 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 10.5 ounces (300g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Rinse lentils, then pour into a saucepan. Cover with triple the volume of cold water and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until tender but not mush. Drain under cold water and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, place the zucchini slices onto the baking sheet, season lightly with salt, and brush (or drizzle) with about 1 Tablespoon olive oil all over. Place in the oven and roast for about 15-20 minutes or until tender but not browned.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette: in a small bowl, combine the shallots, mustard, and cumin. Whisk in the remaining olive oil (about 3 Tablespoons) and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. To assemble the salad, place the lentils in a shallow serving dish, then toss with the vinaigrette. Add the zucchini, crumbled feta all over, add fresh mint leaves, and serve.

Notes

* For a flexitarian version, you can add some smoked salmon and replace mint with dill. Delicious!

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