Feta cranberry lentil salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and healthy lunch or a festive side dish, this salad is sure to please. With its vibrant colors and flavors, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FETA-CRANBERRY LENTIL SALAD
An unusual combination of ingredients gives this salad its flavor. Sweet-tart cranberries are mixed with a tang of feta cheese to make it surprisingly tasty. -Alison Halasz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, water and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and discard bay leaves. Rinse lentils in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the lentils, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over lentil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
LENTIL AND KALE SALAD
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add the kale and shallots to a large bowl and set aside.
- Whisk together the vinegar, honey and mustard. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the kale and shallots and toss and stir roughly with tongs, about 3 minutes. You want to gently bruise the leaves of the kale. Once the kale looks soft, toss in the lentils, feta cheese and cranberries. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate 1 hour before serving.
CRANBERRY LENTIL AND QUINOA SALAD
A healthy, protein-packed salad.
Provided by CeliaBelia
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse with cold water until lentils cool and transfer to a large bowl.
- Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.
- Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.
- Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 122.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Graybert
Categories Greens
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
- Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
- Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
- Pour over salad; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
ASPARAGUS & LENTIL SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & CRUMBLED FETA
Asparagus tips take the leading role in this healthy, seasonal salad with spring onions, cherry tomatoes and salty crumbled cheese
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely grate the garlic and put in a bowl. Boil the lentils for 25 mins, and put the asparagus in a steamer over them for the last 5 mins until just tender.
- Meanwhile, put the onions, cranberries, oil and vinegar in the bowl with the garlic and stir well. When the lentils are ready, drain and toss them into the dressing with the tomatoes. Tip into plastic containers (for a packed lunch), or onto plates, then top with the asparagus and crumble over the feta. Drizzle with a little extra oil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
LENTIL SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
Make and share this Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mizzy
Categories Lentil
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- cook lentils according to directions on bag, until tender (but not mushy).
- remove from heat and let cool at room temperature.
- Chop up all the vegetables, and crumble the feta.
- Combine all the salad ingredients together.
- In a small bowl prepare dressing by whisking all the ingredients together.
- Pour dressing over salad, mix well and chill for a couple of hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 1022.1, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 23.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 25.2
GREEK LENTIL SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES
I love this Greek-inspired lentil salad with feta and tomatoes. You can certainly add other vegetables as well. It keeps well in the fridge and leftovers are great for lunch.
Provided by barbara
Categories Salad
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lentils into a large pot and cover with water. Add salt and bay leaf and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender yet firm to the bite, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain well and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and oregano together in a bowl for the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine lentils, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Add dressing and mix until well combined. Add feta cheese and carefully mix to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 347.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CRANBERRY FETA SALAD
Making this bistro-style Cranberry Feta Salad with Dijon vinaigrette takes only 15 minutes. That won't stop the compliments from pouring in though! Your guests will love this Cranberry Feta Salad recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Sauces & Condiments
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss greens with cranberries, cheese and walnuts in salad bowl.
- Beat vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add oil, beating until well blended.
- Pour over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g
WILD RICE AND LENTIL SALAD
This healthy, protein-packed salad is a perfect main dish for the vegetarians who grace your holiday table-or as a side in smaller portions. My family loves it for the flavors, and my friends love it because I offer them a healthy alternative to meat. -Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place lentils in a small saucepan. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt until blended. In a large bowl, combine rice, lentils, tomatoes and green onions; drizzle with dressing. Just before serving, stir in arugula and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 18g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
LENTIL-FETA SALAD
This salad is hearty enough to be served as a main course. Beluga lentils work well in a cold salad because they're firm and tend to hold their shape. For a wonderful textural contrast, serve the salad with bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add lentils, garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Drain, and rinse lentils under cold water. Discard garlic and bay leaf. In a large bowl combine lentils, celery, onion, pepper, parsley, and rosemary.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Drizzle over lentil mixture, add feta, and stir gently to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of baby lettuce, and garnish with cucumber slices.
Tips:
- Cook lentils properly: Follow the instructions in the recipe to cook the lentils properly. Undercooked lentils will be hard and crunchy, while overcooked lentils will be mushy.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cranberries, feta cheese, and herbs will give your salad the best flavor.
- Make ahead: This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve chilled: This salad is best served chilled.
- Add your own variations: This recipe is a great base for a lentil salad. You can add other ingredients that you like, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This feta cranberry lentil salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories and fat. The combination of sweet cranberries, salty feta cheese, and earthy lentils is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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