Red Lentil And Watercress Salad Recipes

RED LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse lentils under cold running water to remove any debris. Add lentils and 6 cups of water (no salt added) to a large stock pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain lentils, run under cold water to cool, and drain again.
• Add lentils to a large serving bowl and stir in olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin.
• Dice bell peppers and scallions, quarter tomatoes and chop parsley. Add to lentils and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

FRENCH LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Before cooking the lentils, make sure you rinse them well and pick over them to remove any small rocks or debris. Combine lentils, chicken broth and bay leaf in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes for French green lentils or 20-25 minutes for common brown or green lentils. Remove bay leaf, strain and let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except goat cheese. Add cooled lentils and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer salad to serving dish, crumble goat cheese over top and serve.
• Note: When preparing this recipe, be sure to build in at least 10 minutes to cool the lentils after they have cooked.

RED LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the lentils and bay leaf to a boil in 3 cups water, then reduce the heat and simmer until the water cooks away, 15 to 18 minutes. Skim any by-product away as the lentils cook.
• Meanwhile, cover the potatoes with water in a small pot and bring to boil. Salt the water and boil for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and run under cold water to cool. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Drain the lentils and run under cold water to cool. Drain well and add to the potatoes.
• Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and saute the onions, garlic, ginger and chile pepper until softened. Stir in the tamarind paste and spices to toast them, then remove from the heat.
• Add the spice mixture to the lentils and potatoes. Gently stir in the cilantro, spinach and lime juice. If the salad seems dry, add a little more oil. Serve.

RED LENTIL AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Place red lentils in a colander and pick out any stray bits. Rinse with water and drain.
• Place lentils,in saucepan with water. Bring water to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Let lentils simmer 5 minutes then add onions, carrots and simmer an additional 10 minutes until lentils are tender. Drain but do not rinse the lentils, carrots and onion.
• While the lentils are simmering whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard and garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Once the lentils are drained, add watercress and lentils to the dressing and toss until well coated.
• Serve immediately.

LENTILS WITH WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup dried green lentils as the label directs, adding 2 garlic cloves to the water; drain and discard the garlic. Toss with 1 bunch chopped watercress, 2 sliced scallions and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss.

RED LENTIL SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse and drain red lentils with water.
• In a 4 quart saucepan over medium/high heat add 1 quart of water, the rinsed red lentils, lemon peel, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme.
• Bring lentils to an almost boil,(note 1) reduce heat to low, simmer red lentils for about 15 minutes, uncovered.
• Once lentils are cooked, remove and discard lemon peel, bay leaf, and thyme.
• Drain the lentils. Place them in a bowl.
• In a mason jar or bowl with a lid, add lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, fresh parsley, and fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Check the seasoning on the vinaigrette. Reseason if needed. (Note 3) Set aside to assemble the red lentil salad
• Place the lid on mason jar or place the lid on the bowl. Shake the salad dressing well to mix.
• Combine with the cooked red lentils, diced shallots, carrots, celery, chopped parsley, and thyme.
• Top with the Lemon Vinaigrette. Toss well.
• Taste the salad. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Adjust herbs if needed.
• This salad is best refrigerated for a bit before serving. I make this the evening before.

EGG & PUY LENTIL SALAD WITH TAMARI & WATERCRESS

Steps:

• If you want to activate the lentils (see tip below), do this the night, or up to 8 hrs, before eating. Pour water over them and leave to soak at room temperature. Drain and rinse.
• When ready to eat, heat oven to 220C/ 200C fan/gas 7. Toss the cauliflower with a drizzle of the oil, then roast for 20 mins on a parchment-lined baking tray until tender and tinged with gold round the edges.
• Meanwhile, put the drained lentils in a pan with the carrot and celery. Pour in water to cover, put on a lid and boil for 20 mins until the lentils are tender. Check before they are ready in case they are boiling dry and, if necessary, top up with a little more water.
• While they are cooking, finely grate the garlic and set aside in a large bowl. Boil the eggs for 6 mins, this will give you eggs with a soft yolk. When they are ready, plunge into cold water, then shell.
• Mix the tamari and oil into the garlic to make a dressing. Check the lentils and drain, if necessary, then toss in the bowl with the dressing, tomatoes, spring onions and watercress. Pile onto plates and top with the eggs, adding any remaining dressing from the bowl over the top.

LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cover lentils with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender but still holding their shape, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, place eggs in a small saucepan; cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and cover. Let stand 12 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Peel eggs; chop roughly.
• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Add lentils, cucumber, parsley, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat with dressing. Let cool to room temperature, or serve chilled, topped with chopped eggs.

LENTIL & RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Tip the lentils and peppers into a bowl with the radishes, olives, vinegar and oil, and mix well. Season to taste.
• Separate the lettuce leaves and put onto a large plate. Spoon over the lentil salad and scatter with the feta.

RED LENTIL SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan and add drained lentils. Stir and reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, for 7 to 8 minutes. Lentils will be slightly undercooked. Drain, and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
• Place cooled lentils in a large mixing bowl and add minced fresh parsley and mint. Add white parts of the green onions, reserving the chopped greens for the garnish. Add tomatoes.
• Combine extra-virgin olive oil and zest and juice of a lemon in a small bowl. Stir to combine, then pour over the salad and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, before serving.
• Before serving, taste and add salt, if desired. Garnish with reserved chopped green tops of green onions.