Dinner for 4

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry green lentils; 2 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup extra- virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp unfiltered apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped english or persian cucumber; 6 oz grape tomatoes; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 clove garlic; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 6 oz crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Tender lentils are cooled and mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, feta, and a tangy olive oil dressing.

Typical price

$6.73for 4 servings

$1.68 per serving$6.73 for 4

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Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: themodernproper.com

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	11 oz	$1.16Typical price
Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	1	$0.83Typical price
Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical	6 oz	$1.80Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.73

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilVinegarSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry green lentils
2 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup extra- virgin olive oil
2 tbsp unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups finely chopped english or persian cucumber
6 oz grape tomatoes
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 oz crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Steps

Rinse the lentils under cool water.
Simmer the lentils in a pot of water for 20 to 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Cool the lentils for 10 minutes.
Stir the lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta into the dressing.

Swaps

Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with dried beans and lentils on sale.