Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese

recipe ingredients
1 1/4 cups dried lentils
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
1 garlic clove — crushed
1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup thinly sliced celery

recipe directions
Place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and set aside. Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients (lemon juice through garlic) in a medium bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Add lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and celery to lemon juice mixture; toss gently to coat.

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• Greek Lentil Soup
• Lentil Salad with Smoked Turkey and Chilies
• Cucumber Feta Spinach Salad
• Spicy Lentil Chili
• Red Lentil Curry