RED LENTIL SALAD RECIPE
Red Lentil Salad is delicious and easy to prepare! This salad makes a great light lunch! Perfect for dinner with a bowl of soup or a salad! Make this ahead of time, overnight and it tastes even better! Bring along to any potluck!
Provided by Eileen Kelly
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 21
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.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 169 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g
RED LENTIL SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS
Tired of lettuce salads? Enjoy this light, fresh salad, inspired by classic tabbouleh flavors. Cook and drain red lentils, then add fresh herbs, scallions, and Roma tomatoes. Toss with a light dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice, garnish with scallion greens, and enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Provided by Bibi
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 113.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
RED LENTIL SALAD
Provided by Vanessa @VeganFamilyRecipes.com
Categories Gluten free Vegan
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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!
RED LENTIL SALAD
A delicious recipe from Bal Arneson. I love red lentils because they are so tender -- they blend into all the other ingredients and add a wonderful texture to the dish!
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lentil
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toast the almonds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until they are golden and very aromatic, 5-6 minutes. Roughly chop them and set aside.
- Put the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until they are just barely tender and still quite red, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process. Shake out all excess water and then put the lentils into a large bowl.
- Pour the oil in a skillet and when hot, add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the garam masala, cumin, mustard, cardamom and coriander seeds and cook for 1 minute. Add the lime juice and pour over the lentils. Add the carrots, radish, red peppers, cilantro and mint. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to combine.
- Line a serving platter with overlapping lettuce leaves. Mount the lentil salad over them. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 41.5, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 19.9, Sugar 5, Protein 17.9
RED LENTIL SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
LENTIL SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND APPLES
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Season with salt and add the lentils. Cook until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to let cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with pepper and the sage. Roast the squash until it begins to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Toss the mushrooms in a bowl with 2 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add the mushrooms to the squash and roast until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Toss in the walnuts and continue to cook to toast the walnuts, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the squash, mushrooms and walnuts, parsley, radishes, apples and vinaigrette to the bowl of lentils and toss to coat evenly. Serve.
RED LENTIL SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toast the almonds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until they are golden and very aromatic, 5 to 6 minutes. Roughly chop them and set aside.
- Put the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and cook until they are just barely tender and still quite red, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process. Shake out all excess water, and then put the lentils into a large bowl.
- Pour the oil into a skillet and, when it is hot, add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the garam masala, cumin, mustard, cardamom and coriander seeds and cook for 1 minute. Add the lime juice, and then pour over the lentils. Then add the carrots, radishes, red peppers, cilantro and mint. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to combine.
- Line a serving platter with overlapping lettuce leaves. Mound the lentil salad over them. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
RED LENTIL SALAD
Steps:
- Boil lentil in high heat. For red lentil 5-10 min (~8 min). For green lentil, 20-30 min (~25 min). Drain well. Pour dressing to warm lentil. Toss in the rest.
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE ROASTED RED PEPPER AND LENTIL SALAD
A perfect summer salad to share with friends and family over a picnic or for dinner. This whole food lentil salad recipe is super easy to make, plus it's vegan-friendly!
Provided by Pooja Mottl
Categories Salad Beans Lentil Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Toss red pepper halves with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast until the peppers are very soft and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes. Allow peppers to cool, then dice into 1/4-inch cubes. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine lentils and cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, add a pinch of salt, and simmer, covered, until the lentils are just tender to the bite, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool. Transfer cooled lentils to the mixing bowl.
- Gently mix in the onion, celery, carrots, and parsley. Add 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Combine the Dijon mustard, chopped shallots, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar in a blender. Blend on High for 10 seconds. Gradually add olive oil and blend again until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over lentils and stir gently with a wooden spoon. Taste the salad and add remaining dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 673 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
CURRIED RED LENTIL SALAD
I found this recipe online and noticed there was nothing else like it on Recipezarr. I really enjoyed it. Add cooked chicken, pork, or lamb meat to it to make a nice summer meal.
Provided by FlamingoSushi
Categories Lentil
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing. Set aside.
- Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well.
- Add capers, currants and onions to lentils.
- Combine with dressing and let marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 594.4, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 15.9
RED LENTIL SALAD
From Martina Navratilova's book "Shape Yourself." I have not tried this yet, but it looks like a healthy, yummy salad. She suggests it for lunch along with fruit and yogurt. Time to make is a guess, since I haven't made it yet.
Provided by MathMom.calif
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the lentils, barley, and chickpeas in a large bowl with enough water to cover generously, and soak overnight.
- Drain and transfer to a large salad bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, pea pods, and cilantro.
- Add the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss.
- Optional: You can add other raw vegetables, as desired, such as sun-dried tomatoes, corn, avocado, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 15.7, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 23.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 20.5
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