Lentil salad with fried cheese
Discover a delectable Lentil Salad with Fried Cheese recipe that combines the earthy flavours of lentils with the crispy texture of fried cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup feta cheese, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and remove any debris. In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil and add the lentils. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, parsley, and mint. Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss well to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a separate bowl, lightly coat the feta cheese cubes with flour, shaking off any excess. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cheese cubes for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Add the fried cheese cubes to the lentil salad and gently toss. Serve immediately and enjoy!