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Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad

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Recipe Summary Minty Orzo Lentil And Feta Salad

This is a wonderful summer salad. I have been asked to make it for every party I am invited to!

Ingredients | Greek Salad Recipes Feta Cheese

  • 1 ¼ cups orzo pasta
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¾ cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ½ cup chopped fresh dill
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Directions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
  • 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.
  • Info | Greek Salad Recipes Feta Cheese

    prep: 30 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 2 hrs total: 2 hrs 50 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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    Greek Salad Recipes Feta Cheese / The idea for this recipe started with a leftover container of olives.