Taste the vibrant flavors of spring with this delightful asparagus lentil salad, featuring crisp asparagus, tender lentils, and tangy cranberries. Topped with crumbled feta cheese, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The bright acidity of the cranberries balances the earthy lentils and asparagus, while the creamy feta adds a touch of richness. Indulge in this healthy and satisfying salad as a light lunch or refreshing side dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FETA-CRANBERRY LENTIL SALAD
An unusual combination of ingredients gives this salad its flavor. Sweet-tart cranberries are mixed with a tang of feta cheese to make it surprisingly tasty. -Alison Halasz, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, water and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and discard bay leaves. Rinse lentils in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the lentils, cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Pour over lentil mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
ASPARAGUS & LENTIL SALAD WITH CRANBERRIES & CRUMBLED FETA
Asparagus tips take the leading role in this healthy, seasonal salad with spring onions, cherry tomatoes and salty crumbled cheese
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely grate the garlic and put in a bowl. Boil the lentils for 25 mins, and put the asparagus in a steamer over them for the last 5 mins until just tender.
- Meanwhile, put the onions, cranberries, oil and vinegar in the bowl with the garlic and stir well. When the lentils are ready, drain and toss them into the dressing with the tomatoes. Tip into plastic containers (for a packed lunch), or onto plates, then top with the asparagus and crumble over the feta. Drizzle with a little extra oil, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE
I was trying to come up with a flavorful salad that did not need dressing.
Provided by pbutler
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place asparagus in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and season with garlic powder; toss well. Transfer asparagus to a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Place lettuce in the same bowl used for asparagus; top with tomatoes, feta cheese, and asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 5 g
FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD
This is a fresh summer salad with a light dressing inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Provided by Locally Grown
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, white sugar, sea salt, sesame oil, and olive oil in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 608.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CRANBERRY LENTIL AND QUINOA SALAD
A healthy, protein-packed salad.
Provided by CeliaBelia
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse with cold water until lentils cool and transfer to a large bowl.
- Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.
- Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.
- Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 122.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
CITRUS SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA AND CRANBERRY DRESSING
Summer citrus salads are always a must in our Texas heat. This spinach and grapefruit salad is a quick and easy fix that can be whipped up easily with most items you already keep in your pantry/kitchen. I can easily have this as a meal in itself but it works great as a side salad with a cool cucumber/alfalfa/tzatziki 1/2 sandwich. The options are endless and yours to create. Add some sliced strawberries for sweetness and bright, festive color.
Provided by Sahara B
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
- Toast in the preheated oven until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Zest orange and reserve. Slice the tops and bottoms of grapefruit and cut along the curves, top-down, to remove skins and piths. Repeat with orange. Cut fruits into segments on a plate or shallow bowl, cutting from connective membranes and catching any extra juices (save juices for dressing). Squeeze segments lightly for extra juice.
- Combine toasted walnuts, spinach, feta cheese, and grapefruit and orange slices in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour grapefruit and orange juices into a measuring cup and add enough cranberry juice to reach 1/3 cup. Whisk in olive oil, turbinado sugar, 1 teaspoon reserved orange zest, parsley, and kosher salt until dressing is thickened. Drizzle over salad. Garnish with any remaining orange zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 478.6 mg, Sugar 21 g
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA
Pretty and festive, this simple-to-make side dish is delicious right out of the oven. -Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange asparagus in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with tomatoes and feta cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry, Feta and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Graybert
Categories Greens
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
- Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
- Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
- Pour over salad; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
LENTIL SALAD WITH GRAPES AND FETA
Reader Julie Sun from New York City takes lentils beyond the soup bowl with this healthy dish, which is perfect to pack for lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lentils, reduce to a simmer, and cover; cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together red-wine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Whisk in olive oil. Stir in lentils, walnuts, grapes, celery, and thyme. Add feta. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD
A perfect spring, summer, or anytime salad. Loaded with protein and fiber, but so delicious you would never guess how healthy it is! If you are making the salad ahead of time, add the dressing just before serving to keep the asparagus an attractive bright green. Leftovers keep well for a couple of days.
Provided by AnnInLondon
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CRANBERRY AND FETA SALAD
A friend's recipe, this is always a hit. Various nuts and cheeses can be substituted with ease. The dressing rocks!
Provided by Raspberry Cordial
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 1 large salad, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare salad ingredients.
- Whisk salad dressing ingredients together and pour over salad. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 203.5, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 5.5
LENTIL FETA SALAD
Make and share this Lentil Feta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Lentil
Time 35m
Yield 6 Sides, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In small dry skillet, toast almonds over medium heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add lentils and garlic; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. Discard garlic.
- In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Add lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and parsley; toss to coat. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.).
- Stir in almonds and all but 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the feta; sprinkle with remaining feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 350.4, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 14
LENTIL SALAD WITH MINT AND FETA
Categories Salad Vegetarian High Fiber Feta Mint Lentil Chill Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place lentils in heavy large saucepan. Cover lentils with 4 inches of water. Season water with salt. Boil until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly.
- Combine oil, vinegar, mint and garlic in large bowl. Add warm lentils; toss well. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Lentils can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
- Add tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions to lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle feta over lentils.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH FETA
Make and share this Roasted Asparagus with Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Cheese
Time 22m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Heat olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small pan over low heat until garlic becomes golden and oil becomes fragrant; remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Bend asparagus gently until it breaks at a natural point and discard ends.
- Toss asparagus pieces with infused olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet (one with a side edge).
- Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle asparagus with crumbled feta cheese.
- Roast at 400F for 12 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and squeeze the lemons over the asparagus, being careful to catch the seeds.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus spears before cooking. Snap off the tough ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp. You can do this by boiling, steaming, or roasting the asparagus.
- Use a variety of lentils in your salad. This will add different flavors and textures to the dish.
- Don't overcook the lentils. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Add dried cranberries to the salad for a sweet and tart flavor.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad for a salty and tangy flavor.
- Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette. This will help to bring all of the flavors together.
Conclusion:
Asparagus lentil salad with cranberries and crumbled feta is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and fiber. The salad is also a good source of protein and iron. This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and lentils. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
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