FETA-CRANBERRY LENTIL SALAD

Feta-Cranberry Lentil Salad image

An unusual combination of ingredients gives this salad its flavor. Sweet-tart cranberries are mixed with a tang of feta cheese to make it surprisingly tasty. -Alison Halasz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, water and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and discard bay leaves. Rinse lentils in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the lentils, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over lentil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 20g protein.