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Herb-Tossed Brown Lentil Salad with Crumbled Feta & Kalamata Olives
Earth-nutty brown lentils tossed with diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and sharp feta.
Lentils are the unsung heroes of meal prep longevity. Unlike beans that can turn mealy, firm brown lentils hold their texture in acidic red wine vinaigrette for 5 days. Loaded with plant iron, fiber, and savory Mediterranean toppings.
PREP TIME15 min
COOK TIME20 min
BATCH YIELD4 Meals
SHELF LIFE5 Days
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Recipe Ingredients
Interactive Sunday ChecklistLentil Base & Produce
Red Wine Herb Vinaigrette
Step-by-Step Batch Method
6 Chef Steps- 1
Simmer lentils in salted water or broth for 18 to 20 minutes until tender with a firm bite (do not overcook into mush). Drain and rinse with cool water.
- 2
Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a measuring jar.
- 3
In a wide bowl, combine cooled lentils, diced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and sliced kalamata olives.
- 4
Pour dressing over lentil mixture and toss thoroughly to coat.
- 5
Fold in crumbled feta cheese gently so it doesn't break down entirely.
- 6
Portion into four containers and refrigerate. Flavors deepen by day 2!
👨🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish
- Avoid red lentils: red lentils cook down into soup; always use brown or French Puy lentils for salads.
- Test at minute 18: lentils go from firm to soft quickly; pull off the stove as soon as the center is tender.
- Fiber champion: with 12g of prebiotic fiber, this salad keeps you full for 5+ hours.
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