Lentil Salad with Chimichurri Sauce

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Steamed lentils mixed with a chimichurri sauce. This recipe, I discovered, is quite good in many ways. It is a favorite in our home on baked Yukon gold potatoes or stuffed in a whole wheat pita with sliced cucumbers. You will most likely find a favorite way to enjoy this healthy, high-fiber salad.

Submitted by Kim luvscooking
Updated on March 25, 2025
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound lentils

Chimichurri Sauce:

  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • salt to taste

  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add lentils, cover, and steam, adding more water as needed, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer cooked lentils to a serving bowl.

  2. Blend oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a blender until well incorporated. Add parsley and cilantro; pulse only long enough to incorporate the herbs.

  3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons chimichurri sauce over lentils; add feta cheese to salad. Toss to evenly coat. Store remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for another use.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the chimichurri sauce ingredients. The actual amount of chimichurri sauce consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431 Calories
29g Fat
30g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 35mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 599mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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