Lentil Feta Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
• 1 cup dry green lentils
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cucumbers, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 in small dry skillet, toast almonds over medium heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. set aside.
• 2 bring large pot of salted water to boil. add lentils and garlic; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes. drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. discard garlic.
• 3 in large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. add lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and parsley; toss to coat. (make-ahead: cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.).
• 4 stir in almonds and all but 1/4 cup (50 ml) of the feta; sprinkle with remaining feta.