Best 6 Garden Vegetable Lentil Salad Recipes

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In the realm of delectable salads, the garden vegetable lentil salad stands out as a symphony of textures and flavors. This wholesome dish is a harmonious blend of crisp vegetables, hearty lentils, tangy dressing, and aromatic herbs, offering a symphony of taste and vibrant colors. Each bite is a delightful encounter, showcasing the natural sweetness of the vegetables, the earthy notes of the lentils, and the zesty kick of the dressing. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal or a health-conscious foodie in search of a nutritious and satisfying salad, this garden vegetable lentil salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling invigorated.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GARDEN VEGETABLE LENTIL SALAD



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Healthy Vegetarian Salad. Perfect for using up your garden veggies. From Plan B Organic Farm. Recipe must be chilled for atleast over night.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 large yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup of fresh mint or 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lentils in a large salad bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan set over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in jalapeño, pepper and peas. Sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add to lentils.
  • In a bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon oil with lemon juice, cumin, salt and cayenne, if using. Stir into salad. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
  • If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days, then add fresh herbs, if using, just before serving.

GARDEN LENTIL SALAD



Garden Lentil Salad image

Provided by Marianne Mays

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     St. Patrick's Day     Lentil     Spring     Bon Appétit     Ireland

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups lentils (about 8 ounces)
20 small cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped trimmed radishes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olive (such as Kalamata)
3 tablespoons drained capers
8 tablespoons (about) olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Chopped hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

  • Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Place in large bowl. Mix in tomatoes, onion, radishes, parsley, olives and capers.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with lentil mixture. Pour oil from skillet into measuring cup. Add enough additional oil to measure 1/2 cup. Whisk in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad; toss to coat. Mix in feta. Transfer salad to serving bowl or platter. Garnish with chopped hard-boiled eggs.

LENTIL SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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This lentil salad looks and tastes bright, thanks to a combination of tangerine juice, sherry vinegar and colorful caramelized roasted root vegetables. It works either as a main course, served with good bread and butter, or as side dish with roasted meat or fish. For the maximum visual impact, use both golden and red beets. Vegetarians can feel free to leave out the bacon. Leftovers will keep for at least five days, though try to pack it up without the radicchio, which gets soggy in the fridge.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 small whole acorn squash, peeled if desired, halved, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium celeriac, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small beets, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary, cut in half
4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
2 cups brown or green lentils
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup sherry vinegar, more to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 heads radicchio, sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens)
Parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tangerine, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place vegetables in one layer on one or two large rimmed baking pans, toss with olive oil and salt. Place thyme and rosemary on top of vegetables, cover pans with foil and roast for 25 minutes. Remove foil, stir in bacon and bake for 30 to 40 minutes longer, until vegetables are tender and golden all over.
  • In a large pot, combine lentils, 6 cups water, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard and salt. Then whisk in olive oil.
  • Drain lentils and discard bay leaf; keep or discard garlic as you like. Toss lentils with half of the sherry vinaigrette while still warm. Add more salt, olive oil and vinegar as needed.
  • Toss radicchio with enough of remaining vinaigrette to lightly coat it and arrange it on a platter. Combine lentils and roasted vegetables, adding more of the vinaigrette to taste; spoon mixture on top of radicchio. Garnish with scallions, parsley, sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze tangerine juice over the lentils and drizzle with more olive oil if needed.

LENTIL & ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Lentil & Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 cups brussels sprouts, quartered
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup green lentil, rinsed
3 cups water, or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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

GARDEN VEGETABLE SALAD



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MY GRANDMA often made this light garden salad. I especially like to serve it in spring and summer, when we can use fresh vegetables from our backyard garden. The tangy Italian dressing is true to tradition. Crisp and refreshing, this salad complements any meal. -Rosalie Wright, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup sliced zucchini
1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small tomato, sliced
1/3 cup sliced green pepper
1/3 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup sliced green onions with tops
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all of the vegetables in a salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED VEGETABLE & LENTIL SALAD



Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Salad image

Light, fresh, and a complete meal in one bowl! I saw something similar at Trader Joe's in a demo, and decided to try it myself.

Provided by MissLinguist

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup lentils (regular, black, or puy are good)
water, for cooking lentils
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1 zucchini or 1 yellow squash
1/2 onion
1 tablespoon olive oil, for roasting
1/3 cup lime juice (the juice of 1 lime)
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Cook the lentils: Rinse lentils and remove stones. Place in a pan, and add enough water to cover.
  • Bring water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
  • Do NOT allow the lentils to rapidly boil for long. This will break the lentils, and you won't be able to drain them later. Also, do not use red lentils, as they will become mush.
  • When lentils are soft, remove from heat, drain, and refrigerate, until you are ready to assemble the salad.
  • Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Chop vegetables, and toss them with olive oil. (Any vegetables that you like can be used, I provided a list as an example.).
  • Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes, until browned. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix lentils, vegetables, salt, lime juice, and feta.

Tips:

  • To save time, pre-cook the lentils according to the package instructions before assembling the salad.
  • If you don't have fresh parsley, use 1 tablespoon of dried parsley flakes instead.
  • To make the salad more flavorful, roast the vegetables before adding them to the salad.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, or red onions.
  • For a vegan version of the dressing, substitute olive oil for the honey.

Conclusion:

This garden vegetable lentil salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh produce. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish. The salad is packed with nutrients, including protein, fiber, and vitamins. It's also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this garden vegetable lentil salad a try.

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