Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Nooch Dressing
Whether you're meal prepping for the week or looking for a fresh, feel-good lunch, this hearty 10-minute lentil salad delivers on both taste and nutrition. The dressing combines two ingredient powerhouses: tahini and nutritional yeast. It's extremely filling due to the protein and fiber content, too! {Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Friendly}
Servings 4 servings
Calories 456kcal
Ingredients
For the salad
- 3 cups cooked or canned brown or green lentils
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or diced Roma tomatoes
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, diced or halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped nuts, optional I used salted pepitas
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons water, to thin it out
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice red onion, bell pepper (optional), cucumber, and parsley. Halve tomatoes. Mince garlic for the dressing.
- Add chopped vegetables to bowl along with parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk together until smooth.
- Pour creamy nutritional yeast dressing over the salad. Gently combine the dressing and mix ingredients together. Taste test and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed.
- Top with chopped nuts or salted pepitas, if you prefer.
- Divide into 4 servings. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Give it a taste and if it's too bland, add a splash of red wine vinegar! I think it adds a little something.
- Adjust the portions of the vegetables per your preference. I prefer 1/2-1 cup of tomatoes and more diced red bell pepper.
- Dice the vegetables small for the perfect bite.
- Eat it as is or add some quinoa and make it a grain bowl! Or, eat it in a wrap.
- To increase the protein content without add legumes, add some diced chicken or hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal