lentil salad recipes

This lentil salad recipe is a perfect make-ahead lunch or healthy side dish! It&#039;s filled with fresh veggies, feta, olives, and a zingy lemon dressing. It keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Lentil Salad

olive oil

lemon juice

garlic

Dijon mustard

Italian seasoning (or za'atar)

sea salt

cumin

black pepper

French green lentils (from 1 cup uncooked)

Persian cucumbers (thinly

yellow grape tomatoes (halved)

red onion

lacinato kale leaves (stemmed, leaves torn)

red radishes (thinly sliced)

feta cheese

green olives (pitted and halved)

parsley

mint leaves

Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, cumin, and several grinds of pepper.

Assemble the salad: Add the lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kale, radishes, feta, and olives to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Add the parsley and mint and toss again. Season to taste and serve.

This vibrant salad combines roasted pumpkin and crispy lentils with crunchy red cabbage, dill, and a creamy tahini mustard dressing. It’s high in protein, full of texture, and perfect for cozy lunches or dinner sides.

Crispy Lentil and Pumpkin Salad

pumpkin

brown lentils (drained and rinsed)

paprika powder

Salt (to taste)

red cabbage

red onion (thinly sliced)

dill (chopped)

sunflower seeds

tbsp tahini

½ lemon

maple syrup

salt

roast

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread pumpkin and lentils on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika and salt, and toss well. Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway, until the pumpkin is golden and lentils are crispy.

dressing

In a small bowl, whisk tahini, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to thin.

assemble

In a large bowl, combine red cabbage, onion, and dill. Add roasted pumpkin and lentils, then pour over dressing and toss gently.

serve

Top with toasted sunflower seeds and serve warm or chilled.

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