Low-Calorie Low-Calorie Seasonal Low-Calorie Spring Low-Calorie Spring Salad Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta 4.9 (21) 17 Reviews This delicious and healthy lentil salad comes together in just 30 minutes and makes a wonderful hot-weather meal. Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 14, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her master's degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings See More ⅓ cup lemon juice ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 15-ounce cans lentils, rinsed, or 3 cups cooked brown or green lentils 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, (about 4 ounces) 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 1 cup diced seedless cucumber ½ cup finely chopped red onion Directions Whisk lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add lentils, feta, bell pepper, cucumber and onion; toss to coat. Jason Donnelly Tips Make Ahead Tip: The salad will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 280 Calories 16g Fat 24g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 280 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 11g 38% Total Sugars 4g Protein 13g 25% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 812IU 16% Vitamin C 35mg 39% Folate 16mcg 4% Sodium 536mg 23% Calcium 98mg 8% Iron 3mg 18% Magnesium 7mg 2% Potassium 108mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.