Creamy, Crunchy, and Irresistible: Lentil Salad with Fried Cheese Recipe
Our Lentil Salad with Fried Cheese recipe is a game-changer for salad lovers. With its creamy lentils, crunchy fried cheese croutons, and fresh herbs, this salad is a perfect combination of textures and flavors.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Colander
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Cheese grater
- Frying pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
- - 1 cup dried green or brown lentils rinsed and drained
- - 2 cups water
- - 1/4 cup olive oil
- - 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- - 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1/2 cup fried cheese croutons see instructions below
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Drain lentils and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley to the bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add cooked lentils to the bowl and stir to combine.
- To make fried cheese croutons, heat 1/2 inch of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cut 1/2 cup of feta cheese into small cubes. Fry cheese cubes until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Add fried cheese croutons to the salad and stir to combine.
Notes
- Use any type of cheese you like for the fried cheese croutons.
- Add some heat to the salad by incorporating diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Make the salad ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Add some heat to the salad by incorporating diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Make the salad ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.