Greek Salad with Lentils, Olives, Roasted Red Florina Peppers, Greek Oregano & Olive Oil

3.69 from 22 votes

You can use green or black olives with equal ease in this satisfying, healthy lentil salad. To find real Greek olive oil, olives, herbs, and more go to my online store here.

3.69 from 22 votes

Greek Salad with Lentils, Olives, Roasted Red Florina Peppers, Greek Oregano & Olive Oil

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings

Beans & Pulses, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings

Beans & Pulses, Recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 pound/450 g Greek lentils or any small green or brown lentils
2 bay leaves
1 cup Greek roasted red Florina peppers drained and chopped
1 cup green olives or green olives stuffed with pimentos chopped
Greek sea salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup extra virgin Greek olive oil
3 – 4 tablespoons Greek balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano or mint

Instructions

Rinse and drain the lentils. Place in a large pot with the bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, skimming the foam off the top, until the lentils are al dente, about 25 minutes. Remove, drain and rinse.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lentils with the chopped olives and Florina peppers, olive oil, vinegar, and herbs. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold.

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