I cannot believe that it’s August, I feel like summer is flying by! We’re trying to enjoy the the summer fruits and vegetables every single day. There are many fresh tomatoes, zucchini’s and cucumbers in our fridge.
I’ve been trying to make easy salads that incorporate summer vegetables. This is a salad which was not only nutritious, but also delicious (sorry, that’s so cheesy!). But it’s true! Definitely a keeper for a lunch salad. It’s great with a slice of fresh bread or a pita.
Lentil & Summer Vegetable Salad
Adapted from: Fresh 365
1 cup of uncooked lentils
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
10 radishes, sliced
1-2 bell peppers, chopped (use colorful one’s)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup kalamata olives, sliced in half
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
Cook lentils in boiling water for about 20 minutes. Drain, and add to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, red onion, radishes, bell peppers, cilantro, kalamata olives, capers, olive oil, lemon juice and feta cheese. Toss all of the ingredients together before serving.
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