Best Colorful Lentil Salad Recipes

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COLORFUL LENTIL SALAD



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Our taste testers loved the refreshing colors and taste of this versatile salad from Martha Pollock. "I like it because it's different and healthy," she says from Oregonia, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place lentils in a large bowl; cool. , Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic, pepper and remaining water; shake well. , Add the cucumber, carrot, red pepper, onion and cilantro to lentils; toss to combine. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

REFRESHING LENTIL SALAD



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I tried to duplicate this light, refreshing salad that my Tunisian in-laws make. I put my own 'twist' on this with the addition of lemon zest. Using colorful vegetables makes for a light salad with a beautiful presentation. Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs and serve with crusty baguettes.

Provided by TUNISIANSWIFE

Categories     Salad     Beans     Lentil Salad Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups water
salt
1 ¼ cups dry lentils
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 large roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 small green chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 small carrot, shredded
½ cup oil-cured black olives
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Pour the lentils into the water while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Drain well.
  • Transfer the lentils to a mixing bowl and stir in the garlic, seeded tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and chile pepper. Add the juice of 1 lemon plus 1 teaspoon of the zest. Mix in the shredded carrot, olives, and cilantro.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil; mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
  • Before serving, mix the salad again and add more lemon juice or olive oil if needed. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 20.2 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

COLORFUL LENTIL SALAD



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Originally from some kind of health magazine which I don't think exists any longer. Anyhow, it's very colorful and tasty!

Provided by graffeetee

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dry lentils (preferably the French green variety, they hold their shape better)
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/4 cup green onion, minced
1/3 cup cheese, shredded (such as Jarlsberg or Swiss)

Steps:

  • Simmer lentils in water until tender.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Mix all ingredients well in a bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 498.2, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 17.4

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