Lentil and Grape Salad with Feta and Kalamata Olives

A perfect recipe for lunch, picnics and cookouts. Tender lentils paired with crunchy grapes, tangy feta and delicious black olives!

Lentil. grape and feta salad

This recipe is a modified version of a recipe presented at FNCE from the California Table Grape Commission. And of course what attracted me initially were the Greek ingredients used, namely feta and kalamata olives (or olives Kalamon as we say here in Greece). The second reason it attracted me is because it includes lentils. And while in Greece Greek lentil soup is often a favorite among Greek kids, this is a nice alternative, especially for when the weather is not cold.

I changed the amounts and changed some ingredients using vinegar rather than lemon juice and adding a bit more olive oil (I’m Greek right?) than the original recipe.

This is great for lunch or dinner, or even to serve for dinner as a side salad. It is a good source of protein, fiber and antioxidants from the grapes and the lentils.

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Lentil and Grape Salad with Feta and Greek Olives

Lentil. grape and feta salad
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Boil the lentils for about 30-45 minutes until soft but not mushy (add a bay leaf in the water). Strain and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Add the olives, grapes and mix gently.
  • Mix the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar and pepper and add to the salad.
  • Sprinkle the feta and mix.
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Photo by Elena Paravantes

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7 Comments

  • Reply Violet February 2, 2023 at 10:38 pm

    I bet this would work well using leftover Fakes soup, with most of the liquid strained out. Your Fakes recipe has become a staple in our house.5 stars

  • Reply Mediterranean Fresh Fig and Greens Salad with Whipped Ricotta - Olive Tomato September 24, 2022 at 4:04 pm

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  • Reply Dominic March 7, 2020 at 7:56 am

    Hi, Well I haven’t made the recipe yet, but I have all the ingredients on hand. I’m 71 years old and single and have been wanting to make a change in my diet. Your site is my first find tonight in that direction.
    Dom

  • Reply Ylva Eliassen January 6, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    This salad has become a huge hit in my norwegian household. So easy, and so good. Thank you!

  • Reply Marion November 9, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Εξαιρετική σαλάτα Ελενα.
    Ποτέ δεν θα φανταζόμουν τα σταφύλια με τις φακές παρέα.
    Πολύ ενδιαφέρον πάντρεμα. Και πολύ υγιεινή θα έλεγα.
    Ωραίο να βγαίνεις στο εξωτερικό και να βλέπεις να χρησιμοποιούν τα ελληνικά προιόντα.

    Καλή εβδομάδα 🙂

    • Reply Elena Paravantes RDN November 12, 2014 at 9:24 am

      Σε ευχαριστώ Μάριον! Όντως είναι ταιριαστά τα υλικά.

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