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Chard and Feta Lentil Salad

A sweet & spicy dressing complements this giant lentil salad full of late summer veggies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Author Meme

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups green lentils rinsed & sorted
  • 7 tsp olive oil divided
  • 1 large onion about 2 cups, chopped
  • 2 bunches chard about 16 cups, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic about 1 tsp, minced
  • 4 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Put the water and lentils in a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30-35 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a skillet or dutch oven. Add onion and sauté for 10 minutes. Add chard and sauté for about 5 minutes, until chard has wilted.
  • Whisk together honey, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and remaining 4 teaspoons olive oil. Stir into lentils. Add in onion-chard mixture and stir well. Fold in sliced tomatoes and feta, if using.