Best 8 Red Potato And Lentil Salad Recipes

LENTIL-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add the onion, bay and lentils to a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Simmer the lentils 10 minutes, then add the potatoes and cook for 7 to 8 minutes more.
• While the lentils and potatoes cook, heat a tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet over low heat and saute the shallots, garlic and peppers for a couple of minutes. Add the peas and heat through for 1 minute more. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl to cool.
• In a food processor, add the stock, mint and cilantro. Process until it becomes a paste. Add to the bowl with the pepper mixture.
• Drain the lentils and the potatoes and discard the onions and the bay leaf. Return the lentil mixture to the hot pot to dry for a minute, then add to the bowl with herb paste and vegetables. Add 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to the salad bowl and toss. Season with cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss again and serve.

RED POTATO AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Toss potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt together in a 9x13-inch baking dish until coated.
• Bake until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring lentils, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Combine potatoes, lentils, red bell pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
• Whisk yogurt, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and turbinado sugar together; drizzle over potato mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.

RED LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the lentils and bay leaf to a boil in 3 cups water, then reduce the heat and simmer until the water cooks away, 15 to 18 minutes. Skim any by-product away as the lentils cook.
• Meanwhile, cover the potatoes with water in a small pot and bring to boil. Salt the water and boil for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and run under cold water to cool. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Drain the lentils and run under cold water to cool. Drain well and add to the potatoes.
• Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and saute the onions, garlic, ginger and chile pepper until softened. Stir in the tamarind paste and spices to toast them, then remove from the heat.
• Add the spice mixture to the lentils and potatoes. Gently stir in the cilantro, spinach and lime juice. If the salad seems dry, add a little more oil. Serve.

WARM LENTIL, POTATO AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes; do not peel. Cook in plenty of water in a covered pot until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine lentils with 3 cups water and bring to boil in a covered pot. Reduce heat and cook lentils in partly covered pot until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk oil, mustard and vinegar in serving bowl.
• Wash, dry and mince basil and stir in.
• Cut onion in large chunks, place in a food processor and process until chopped fine; add to serving bowl.
• Wash, trim, seed and cut pepper into large chunks; process until chopped fine, and add to serving bowl.
• Wash and trim fennel, cut into chunks, and process until chopped fine; add to bowl.
• When lentils are cooked, drain well and stir in.
• When potatoes are cooked, drain and cut into bite-size pieces; stir into bowl; season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature with whole grain bread.

LENTIL & ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

RED LENTIL AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan or large skillet.
• 2. Cook the onion until edges begin to turn brown.
• 3. Add ginger, garlic and tomato. Cook for 5 minutes or until tomato begins to break down.
• 4. Add the diced potatoes, stir once or twice to coat with flavour.
• 5. Add the chilli pepper (if using), curry powder, turmeric, coriander. Coat the potatoes well. Cook for five minutes.
• 6. Add the lentils and water. Cook for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft.
• 7. You may need to add additional water if the lentils are not cooked through but all the water has been absorbed.
• 8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• 9. Serve with rice and naan bread.

RED LENTIL SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan and add drained lentils. Stir and reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, for 7 to 8 minutes. Lentils will be slightly undercooked. Drain, and allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
• Place cooled lentils in a large mixing bowl and add minced fresh parsley and mint. Add white parts of the green onions, reserving the chopped greens for the garnish. Add tomatoes.
• Combine extra-virgin olive oil and zest and juice of a lemon in a small bowl. Stir to combine, then pour over the salad and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, before serving.
• Before serving, taste and add salt, if desired. Garnish with reserved chopped green tops of green onions.

LENTIL SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large non-stick wok. Add the sweet potato and fry for 5 mins, stirring frequently until it starts to soften. If it starts to brown too quickly, put a lid on the pan. Add the carrot, courgette, onion, cumin and ginger, then cook over a high heat, stirring frequently, until the veg is tender and a little charred. Stir in the seeds towards the end so they cook for a couple of mins. Remove from the heat and add the lentils, bouillon powder, lemon zest, mint and parsley.
• Meanwhile, stir the tahini with the garlic, yogurt and 1 tbsp water to make a dressing. Spoon the lentil salad into bowls and top with the dressing and paprika, if using. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, save two portions stored in containers and chill until ready to eat.