Vegan Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing and Feta Recipe
Let’s be real—you want something healthy, but not rabbit food. Enter this lentil salad: hearty, zesty, and not boring for once.
It’s fresh, filling, and dressed in lemon like it’s headed to brunch with zero regrets and a full skincare routine.
The lentils do the heavy lifting while vegan feta swoops in like a creamy queen who didn’t come here to be subtle.
This salad is plant-based, protein-packed, and sass-approved—perfect for lunch, dinner, or eating straight from the bowl in fluffy socks.
Toss it. Plate it. Pretend you didn’t just high-five yourself for making a salad.
Vegan Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing and Feta Recipe
A bold, protein-rich vegan lentil salad with a zesty lemon dressing and creamy dairy-free feta, perfect for easy meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse lentils and place them in a pot with 3 cups water and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Drain lentils and let them cool slightly—don’t rush it, diva salad deserves grace.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently like you care about presentation (even if it’s just for you).
- Top with crumbled vegan feta and serve immediately or refrigerate. Flavor only gets better with time—unlike that ex.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 15g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Folate: 30%
- Iron: 25%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Magnesium: 20%
- Vitamin K: 22%
Notes & Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add chopped kalamata olives if you’re feeling salty in a good way.
- Use red lentils for a softer texture—but adjust cook time.
- Chill overnight for even better flavor absorption (like marinating your inner peace).
- Add arugula or baby spinach for an extra green punch.
- Want crunch? Toss in pumpkin seeds or crushed pistachios.
