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Kale and Lentil Chopped Greek Salad

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This modern version of a Greek salad was inspired by a salad I ate at Asteras Beach Club on the coast of Glyfada, which is known as the Athens Riviera. It is fresh uber healthy and a perfect example of the Mediterranean diet. I find it quite filling as is, but you can add some grilled chicken or salmon if you desire more protein. 

Ingredients

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For the lentils:

  • Splash of olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 cup French de Puy lentils, rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf

For the salad:

  • 1 bunch Lacinato or dinosaur kale, finely chipped in 1/4″ pieces
  • 3/4 pounds (about 2 cups) tomatoes, diced in 1/4″ pieces
  • 4 radishes, finely diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced in 1/4″ pieces
  • 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped in 1/4″ pieces
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 handful fresh mint, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 5 ounces crumbled feta
  • Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

For the dressing:

  • 2 T red wine vinegar
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

For the lentils:

  1. Heat a saucepan up over medium high heat, add onions and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring. Add lentils, cook for a minute and then add chicken or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 25 minutes until the lentils are al dente, firm, but not hard. Allow to cool and drain excess water. Spread them on a clean dish towel or a paper towel lined plate to dry.

For the dressing: 

  1. Put vinegar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil. Add oregano, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings to your palate. 

For the salad: 

  1. Put chopped kale, tomatoes, radishes,  peppers, cucumbers, walnuts and mint into a bowl. Add half the dressing, toss and taste. Add more dressing if needed. Mound salad on a platter and garnish with feta cheese, mint and lemon slices. 

Find it online: https://somethingnewfordinner.com/recipe/greek-salad/

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