Are you craving a flavorful and nutritious salad that bursts with exotic flavors? Look no further than the delightful fruity curried lentil salad! This vibrant dish combines wholesome lentils, a medley of fresh fruits, aromatic spices, and a creamy yogurt dressing for a culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're preparing for a light lunch, a potluck, or a picnic, this satiating salad promises to impress even the most discerning palate.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
FRUITY CURRIED LENTIL SALAD
This recipe is very good. Serve warm for a main dish or cold for a side dish. In place of quinoa, you can also use the same amount of brown rice or bulghur wheat.
Provided by Candi Waldrop Morgan
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the pineapple juice into a measuring pitcher, and add enough water to make 2 cups. Set the pineapple chunks aside. Pour the pineapple juice into a saucepan, and stir in the quinoa and lentils. Season with salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and quinoa have absorbed the water, about 30 minutes. Stir in the coconut, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks, pecans, and onion; cook briefly to reheat. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
CURRIED LENTIL AND CASHEW SALAD
This slightly exotic lentil salad can be made many ways, curried is just the one I like best. The cook time is for the lentils, they must be done to your preference. The vegetables are meant to be raw.
Provided by Karyl Lee
Categories Curries
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the dressing ingredients together and soak the currants in the dressing.
- Put the lentils into a 3 quart pot, cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Cook until tender; While the lentils cook,cut all the vegetables as indicated, set aside to add to the lentils.
- Drain the lentils.
- Place the drained lentils into large bowl.
- Add the vegetables and stir well.
- Add the dressing and currants to the other mixture and stir well.
- Add the cashews.
- Let stand briefly and eat warm, or chill to eat the next day.
CURRIED LENTIL SALAD WITH CAPERS & CURRANTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by mahto
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. Rinse the lentils well and pick through them to remove any dirt or bits of rock. Drain them, then put them in a pot with the garlic clove and the bay leaf and cover with 3-4 inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil then turn the heat down and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes. You should start testing the lentils for doneness at around 15 minutes in, just in case, since you don't want to overcook them - mushy lentils are just not as appealing as toothsome ones. 2. While the lentils are simmering, make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to combine. If you don't have all the spices, don't despair, it will probably still taste good with just some of them - for my money, the cumin and coriander are the most important ones to include. 3. Dice up the onion (very fine) and chop up your veggies and herbs, trying to get the vegetables cut to roughly the same size. If you're using raisins instead of currants, I'd chop them up a bit and you can do the same with the capers if you have large ones. 4. When the lentils are finished, take the pot off the heat, drain it and fill with cold water to stop the lentils from continuing to cook (and getting mushy). After a few minutes, drain the water out and pour the lentils into a serving bowl and toss with the dressing. Add the onions, herbs, veggies, currants and capers (and any other ingredients you've chosen to add) and serve. this tastes even better the next day so you can definitely make it ahead of time and just keep it covered in the fridge. Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/curried-lentil-salad.html#ixzz2q78w2EPp
LENTIL & ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, brussels sprouts, red onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, green lentil, water, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion to to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and use hands to mix until seasoning is fully distributed.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a medium saucepan, add lentils and water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain excess water if necessary.
- When vegetables are finished roasting, transfer to a mixing bowl and add lentils.
- For the dressing, combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in liquid measuring cup and whisk until combined.
- Pour dressing over lentils and vegetables and toss until fully coated.
- Transfer lentil salad to two containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 20 grams
FRUITY CURRIED LENTIL SALAD
This recipe is very good. Serve warm for a main dish or cold for a side dish. In place of quinoa, you can also use the same amount of brown rice or bulghur wheat.
Provided by Candi Waldrop Morgan
Categories Quinoa Salad
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the pineapple juice into a measuring pitcher, and add enough water to make 2 cups. Set the pineapple chunks aside. Pour the pineapple juice into a saucepan, and stir in the quinoa and lentils. Season with salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and quinoa have absorbed the water, about 30 minutes. Stir in the coconut, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks, pecans, and onion; cook briefly to reheat. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
CURRIED PINK LENTIL SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 1h35m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the red lentils in a strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain.
- Put the onion, garlic and ginger in a nonstick skillet and cook over medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, clove, bay leaf, curry powder, salt and pepper. Cover with 2 1/2 cups cold water. Increase the heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and cook slowly until the lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Rinse the lentils under cold running water until cool. Drain and set aside.
- Put the vinegar in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the grated orange rind, scallions and parsley. Add the lentils and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 305 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CURRIED LENTIL-SALMON SALAD
This superfood salad combines omega-rich salmon, lentils, Greek yogurt, and a warming curry vinaigrette to create a nutritious and totally delicious weeknight meal.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Stir together 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey in a large, shallow dish. Add fish; turn to coat. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, curry, remaining 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and honey, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then flake into large pieces. Toss lentils and scallion with half of dressing; season with salt and pepper. Spread yogurt evenly among 4 plates. Top with lentil mixture, arugula, and cucumber. Top with salmon and drizzle with remaining dressing; serve.
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe fruit. If you can't find fresh fruit, frozen fruit will also work.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the lentils and quinoa according to package directions and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- If you don't have any curry powder, you can use a blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
- Serve the salad with a side of yogurt or tahini sauce for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
This fruity curried lentil salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy lentils. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also great for meal prep. The combination of sweet fruit, savory curry, and hearty lentils is sure to please everyone at the table.
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