Minty Orzo Lentil and Feta Salad

Minty Orzo Lentil and Feta Salad
  • 1 1/4 cups orzo pasta
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper to taste


  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta into a large bowl, and mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil; cover, and refrigerate until cool.
  2. Place lentils into a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. Combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
  4. Remove pasta from refrigerator; add lentils, oil mixture, olives, feta cheese, red onion, mint, and dill; stir until thoroughly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

05/02/2018
Minty Orzo Lentil and Feta Salad, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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