If you're seeking a flavorful and healthy salad to tantalize your taste buds, look no further than lentil salad with beets and ginger. This vibrant and nutritious dish offers a symphony of textures and flavors, making it a delightful option for both vegans and meat-eaters alike. With its earthy lentils, sweet and earthy beets, and a zesty ginger dressing, this salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
BEET AND LENTIL SALAD
The sweet slightly crisp beets, paired with the little gem-like beluga lentils, a pop of crunchy watermelon radish slices, topped with creamy Greek feta and fresh herbs. With the final adornment of lemon olive oil dressing and a sprinkle of walnuts.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Salad
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop cooked beets into large bit-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl combine beets and lentils. Add half the mint, parsely, and green onions. Mix together.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix and taste the salad to ensure the flavours are to your liking, but keep in mind the flavour will develop more once the salad has sat for a bit.
- Add the salad to the serving bowl. Add the radishes, rest of the herbs, greek feta and walnuts.
- Enjoy!
LENTIL, BEETROOT AND HAZELNUT SALAD WITH A GINGER DRESSING
Provided by Amelia Freer
Categories Low Fat Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Lentil Beet Summer Healthy Vegan Hazelnut Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 2-3
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. For the lentils, put them in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil the reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has evaporated and the lentils are not mushy and still with a bite.
- 2. As soon as the lentils are cooked transfer them to a large bowl and leave to cool.
- 3. Once the lentils are cool, add the beetroot, spring onions, hazelnuts and herbs and stir until everything is combined.
- 4. For the dressing, put the ginger, mustard, oil and vinegar in a bowl and, using a hand-held blender, blend until combined.
- 5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.
LENTIL SALAD WITH BEETS AND GINGER
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place lentils in a heavy saucepan, cover with cold water to a depth of one inch, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Drain the lentils and set aside, covered.
- While the lentils are cooking, cut the beet tops down to within an inch of the bulbs. Place the beets in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer until they are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, peel and dice the beets, discarding the stems and roots.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet and add the ginger. Saute for a minute or so, then pour this oil over the drained lentils. Add the diced beets and fold them in.
- Beat the mustard and vinegar together and pour over the salad. Fold all the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 312, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED BEET AND GINGER SALAD
I love to use the first batch of beets in spring for this salad. The mint is the perfect compliment to the apple cider and balsamic vinegars in the dressing.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories appetizer
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 appetizer portions
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the beets: Using a pot large enough to hold all of the beets, fill it 3/4 of the way with cold water and add the beets. Season the water generously with salt. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over low heat. When the beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, drain the water and allow them to cool for about 10 minutes. Peel them by "wiping" the skin off with a kitchen towel. Trim the tough parts of the tops and bottoms with a small knife and cut each beet into "sections" like pieces of an orange.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and sea salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the beets. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and allow the beets to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- When ready to serve, add the olive oil, ginger and parsley leaves. Toss to coat the beets. Use a scissors to "snip" the mint leaves over the salad and serve immediately.
LENTIL SALAD WITH BEETS AND BACON
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Chop about two-thirds of the bacon into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside. Wrap the thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns and garlic in a piece of cheesecloth; tie closed with kitchen twine. Combine the cheesecloth bundle, the remaining slab bacon, the lentils and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the cheesecloth bundle and bacon; let cool.
- Meanwhile, cook the chopped bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
- Make the dressing: Whisk the mustard and vinegar in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Toss the beets with about 1 tablespoon of the dressing in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: Add the lettuce, endive, shallot, parsley, chives and the prepared lentils and bacon to the bowl with the dressing; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss. Top each serving with some beets.
BEET SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING
The sweetness of beets is a natural match for ginger's spicier side. Beets can be roasted up to 3 days ahead of time; simply bring them to room temperature before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets in parchment-lined foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool briefly, then rub with a paper towel to remove skins. Cut into 3/4-inch wedges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Toss beets in dressing and sprinkle with pistachios.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
BEET AND LENTIL SALAD WITH CHEDDAR
This salad is a party of sweet, earthy and salty flavors. Store-bought, vacuum-packed beets are called for here, which are not only convenient, but have a mellow fruitiness and a tender texture that is ideal in salads. (If you have fresh beets, and have the time to roast them, you can use those instead.) Beets naturally pair well with sharp and tangy ingredients, and while goat cheese may be a more common accompaniment, crumbly aged Cheddar offsets the sweetness of the beets and the apple cider dressing (though any sharp Cheddar works). French green lentils offer a nutty, peppery, almost mineral-like flavor and are perfect for salads because they hold their shape well, though if you only have brown lentils, that's just fine. (They cook slightly faster, so adjust the cook time accordingly.) Finally, there's no shame in opting for canned lentils.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the salad: In a medium pot, add the lentils, garlic and 4 cups water. Season with salt and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until just tender. (The lentils should still have some bite). Drain in a colander and stir to break up and evenly distribute the garlic. Let the lentils cool slightly.
- While the lentils cook, prepare the vinaigrette: In a large serving bowl, whisk the garlic, vinegar, oil, maple syrup and mustard with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Add the warm lentils to the serving bowl, then add the arugula, herbs and beets. Season with salt and black pepper and toss. Add the Cheddar and toss gently, but don't overdo it because you don't want the cheese to turn crimson from the beets. To serve, top with hazelnuts.
LENTIL SALAD WITH BEETS
This hearty salad is on the menu at Elio's in Manhattan -- one of Martha's favorite Italian restaurants.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine onion, quartered carrot, celery, bay leaf, and 5 cups water; cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add lentils, and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, and discard the seasonings.
- Meanwhile, place beets in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking until fork-tender. Remove saucepan from heat. Remove beets from water, and set aside until cool enough to handle, reserving cooking liquid. Peel, and return beets to cooking liquid until ready to serve.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Still whisking, slowly add 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; set aside.
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped carrot and bacon. Cook until the color of the bacon has changed, about 1 minute. Add the cooked lentils, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the lentils are heated through. Drizzle with red-wine vinegar, and stir to combine. Transfer lentils to a medium bowl.
- Place greens in a medium bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Divide greens among four plates. Top with warm lentils. Place a slice of goat cheese on the lentils. Slice beets and arrange around the perimeter of the plates; serve immediately.
LENTIL SALAD WITH BABY BEETS & FETA
A lovely healthy salad that will keep you going until dinner. I found this on the back of a packet of French style lentils.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring the water, lentils & bay leaf to boil in a medium saucepan, reduce heat & simmer until tender, approx 25 minutes.
- Drain & remove bay leaf.
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic & salt & pepper, pour over lentils and lightly toss.
- Toss the dressed lentils together with the onion, beets, parsley & coriander.
- Top with crumbled feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 739, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 709.2, Carbohydrate 86.6, Fiber 18.3, Sugar 19.1, Protein 34.4
Tips:
- Choose the right lentils: Different types of lentils have different cooking times and textures. For this salad, use a quick-cooking lentil like red or green lentils, which will cook in about 15 minutes.
- Rinse the lentils well before cooking: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste.
- Make the salad ahead of time: This salad can be made up to 2 days in advance. Just store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Conclusion:
This lentil salad with beets and ginger is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also low in calories and fat. The lentils are tender and flavorful, the beets are sweet and earthy, and the ginger adds a nice zing. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic.
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