Summer Lentil Salad

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4 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (same flavor as balsamic but light colored, can substitute for regular balsamic)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 scallions finely chopped
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 2 cups peeled and cubed English cucumber
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 shallot finely chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 fresh mint leaves minced
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil, then stir in the scallions. Set the dressing aside. Whisk once more before using.
• In a medium bowl, combine the lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, shallot, feta cheese, cilantro, and mint. Toss with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.