Lentil And Tomato Salad Recipes

LENTIL & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the lentils following pack instructions, drain, rinse well, then drain thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, mix the citrus juices, vinegar and a pinch of salt in a salad bowl, then toss in the onion rings - after a few mins they will soften and turn pink. Whisk together the oil, cumin, garlic and chutney, then toss into the onions with the cooled lentils, coriander, tomatoes, spinach and plenty of seasoning.

5-MINUTE LENTIL TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain lentils. Halve/quarter cherry tomatoes. Slice chives.
• Add all ingredients to a small bowl and toss to combine. Salt to taste, and adjust vinegar if necessary.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container to let flavors develop more.

TOMATO AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, garlic and 4 cups water in a large heavy pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the lentils are soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the lentils, discarding the garlic cloves, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until combined. Add the tomatoes, scallions, basil, dill, corn and cooled lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon zest and toss to combine, making sure everything is evenly incorporated.
• Serve cold or at room temperature. This dish can be made 1 day ahead.

LENTIL SALAD WITH TOMATO AND DILL

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan with lentils, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain in a large sieve, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Toss hot lentils with tomatoes, scallions, dill, basil, vinegar, oil, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste.

LENTIL, GARBANZO BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 2 1/2 cups water, lentils, diced carrots and bay leaf in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cool.
• Mix all remaining ingredients into lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

LENTIL, GARBANZO AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the water, lentils, carrots and bay leaf in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and cool.
• When the lentils are cool, stir in the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.

LENTIL AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Fry the onion in the olive oil until it is transparent. Chop the tomatoes, removing seeds if you like.
• Add tomatoes to the onions in the pan.
• Drain the lentils and add to the pan.
• Cover the lentil mixture with cold water and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat, and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• Remove from heat.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
• In a bowl mix the parsley and vinegar.
• Stir in the lentil mixture slowly.
• When cool, adjust the seasoning.
• Chill well.
• Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the salad before serving.

LENTIL SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CHèRE

Steps:

• Cook lentils in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Combine vinegar, shallot and mustard in large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add lentils. Let stand until cool.
• Add cucumber, tomatoes, onion, dill, parsley and garlic to lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill 1 hour.
• Crumble goat cheese over salad and mix gently to combine.

TOMATO LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo and lentils separately in boiling water. Drain (if needed) and allow to cool.
• Toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl and serve cold.