MEDITERRANEAN POWER LENTIL SALAD
This healthy, satisfying Mediterranean lentil salad recipe with spinach, crunchy veggies, and a zippy lime dressing, is the ultimate power bowl! It's easy to make and even better the next day. Add pomegranate seeds (arils) when in season, or leave them out. Keep it vegan or add a sprinkle of creamy feta.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Salad
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the lentils. In a saucepan, combine lentils with 3 cups of water and pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, and lower heat to medium-low. Let simmer until the lentils are fully tender (anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes depending on the kind of lentils used). Be sure to check and add water if lentils seem too dry during the cooking process (they should absorb a lot of the water. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils with chopped onions, cucumbers, baby spinach, parsley, and pomegranate seeds (arils.) Give everything a gentle toss.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the lentil salad and toss to combine. Add a sprinkle of feta cheese to finish.
- Allow a few minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 kcal, Sodium 15.3 mg, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, salt, yellow bell pepper, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomato, lentils, fresh parsley
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mason jar, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and salt. Stir or swirl to combine.
- Add the bell pepper, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, lentils, and parsley and screw on the lid.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat, up to 5 days
- Give the mason jar a good shake to mix and use a fork or spoon to stir as needed.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 938 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 13 grams
LENTIL SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING
Pack four of your 5-a-day into each portion of this healthy lentil and sweet potato salad, which provides calcium, iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre.
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Lunch, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick wok. Add the sweet potato and fry for 5 mins, stirring frequently until it starts to soften. If it starts to brown too quickly, put a lid on the pan. Add the carrot, courgette, onion, cumin and ginger, then cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, until the veg is tender and a little charred. Stir in the seeds towards the end so they cook for a couple of mins. Remove from the heat and add the lentils, bouillon powder, lemon zest, mint and parsley.
- Meanwhile, stir the tahini with the garlic, yogurt and 1 tbsp water to make a dressing. Spoon the lentil salad into bowls and top with the dressing and paprika, if using. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, save two portions stored in containers and chill until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.36 milligram of sodium
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
MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD
This is a delicious lentil salad, that keeps very well in the refrigerator.
Provided by Candice
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 452.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD
Make and share this Mediterranean Lentil Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly.
- Add lentils, water, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic to a medium saucepan; bring the mixture to boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl, add the sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water to cover; set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the celery, bell peppers, onions, and parsley.
- In another smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- When the sun-dried tomatoes are softened, drain them, mince them and add to the vegetables.
- Drain the lentils, discarding the bay leaves.
- Add the lentils and dressing to the vegetables; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or cover, chill and serve later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 135.9, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13.9
MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SALAD
I love lentils, and this simple recipe makes these nutritious legumes into a quick and tasty meal. Serve on a bed of lettuce, topped with feta cheese and olives and surrounded by tomato wedges and cucumber slices. From "Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day" by The Moosewood Collective
Provided by Veggie Girl NYC
Categories Lentil
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils. In a medium saucepan, bring the lentils, 4 c water, bay leaves, thyme, and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- While the lentils are simmering, cover the sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water in a heatproof bowl and set aside. Combine the celery, peppers, onions, and parsley in a large bowl. In a separate small (non-metallic) bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth. When the sun-dried tomatoes have softened, drain them and mince. Add to the chopped vegetables.
- Drain the lentils and discard the bay leaves. Let cool, then remove the garlic, mash it, and mix it back into the lentils. Toss the lentils with the vegetables and dressing, and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill to serve later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 161, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4, Protein 5.9
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