Best 11 Warm Carrot And Lentil Salad Recipes

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Warm carrot and lentil salad is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of carrots with the heartiness of lentils. It's a perfect meal for a cold day or a light and healthy lunch. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Read on to discover the best recipe for warm carrot and lentil salad, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for creating the perfect dish.

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WARM CARROT AND LENTIL SALAD



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This dish is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over
2 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
3/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, pepper, cumin, and ground coriander, and saute, stirring the mixture frequently, until the pepper is slightly softened, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add the lentils and chicken stock, and keep at a strong simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Add the apricots, and continue to simmer, stirring, 1 minute more. Stir in the golden raisins. Remove from heat, stir in the cilantro and parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 10 g, Sodium 256 g

WARM LENTIL SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup red lentils, picked over and washed
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup each finely diced radish, red, yellow and green bell pepper
1/3 cup mustard vinaigrette
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil. Add the lentils and bring them back to a boil. again. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered just until the color of lentils changes, about 6 or 7 minutes only.
  • If there is excess water, then drain it. Transfer the lentils to a bowl and add the diced radish, and differently colored bell peppers. When at room temperature, but still somewhat warm, dress with vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Right before serving, toss with the parsley and serve as a bed for the chili scallops.

CARROT-AND-LENTIL SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup black or Le Puy lentils, picked over and rinsed
1/2 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 3/4-inch piece)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 carrots, peeled and shaved into thin strips with a peeler
1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring lentils, onion, garlic, and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together ginger, mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Toss together carrots, parsley, and half of dressing in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain lentils; discard onion and garlic. Toss lentils with remaining dressing in another bowl. Transfer to a platter, top with carrot mixture, and serve.

CARROT/LENTIL SALAD



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I got this recipe in a "swap" with one of my sisters. People usually aren't too familiar with lentils, so they'll at first try only a little. Before long, though, they'll ask to have the bowl passed back down so they can take a "real" helping! We live on a small livestock farm-raising goats, rabbits and chickens-and I've found this salad's an ideal dish to take out to the field. My husband and I have four children, ranging in age from 6 years to 6 months.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup diced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
DRESSING:
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine lentils, carrots, garlic and bay leaf. Cover with 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for dressing. Pour over lentil mixture. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED CARROT, ROCKET & LENTIL SALAD



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A vibrant and substantial salad for two that's rich in calcium, fibre and 4 of your 5-a-day. With toasted cumin, honey and mustard it's rich in flavour too!

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Lunch, Side dish, Starter

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

300g carrots , peeled and sliced lengthways
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 lemon , zested and juiced
½ tsp honey
½ tsp wholegrain mustard
250g ready-cooked lentils
¼ cucumber , chopped
80g rocket , washed
1 avocado , sliced
50g feta , crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Toss the carrots in 1 tbsp oil, the cumin seeds and some seasoning. Spread out on a baking tray and roast for 30-35 mins until soft and charred around the edges.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining oil, the lemon zest and juice, honey and mustard. Once the carrots are cooked, stir through all the remaining ingredients, then toss through the dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium

EASY WARM LENTIL SALAD



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This recipe was featured in this months Family Circle. I have eliminated the sausage called for in the original recipe to make this a great, easy vegan option!

Provided by Miss_Elaine

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups lentils, rinsed
1 (8 1/2 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, quartered, drained and rinsed
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, finely choped
1 carrot, grated
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (I prefer reduced-fat)

Steps:

  • Cook lentils according to package directions, 20-25 minute or until tender. Drain.
  • Stir together lentils, artichokes, scallions, red pepper, and carrot in medium sized bowl. Drizzle vinagrette over top and stir until well blended. Serve immediately.

LENTIL AND CARROT SALAD WITH MIDDLE EASTERN SPICES



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I combined two of my favorite Mediterranean salads to stretch the cup of lentils I had in my pantry. Take care not to overcook the lentils; they should be slightly al dente. They go quickly from al dente to mushy, so make sure to check after 25 minutes.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown or green lentils, washed and picked over
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 to 3 large garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground
1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, ground
3/4 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a medium saucepan, cover by 1 inch with water, add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste, reduce the heat and cook just until the lentils are al dente, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the garlic in a small frying pan or saucepan over medium heat. When the garlic begins to sizzle, add the spices. Stir together for about 30 seconds, then remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • While the lentils are simmering, steam the carrots for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat and transfer to the bowl with the garlic and spices. Add the lemon juice and salt to taste and toss together.
  • When the lentils are cooked al dente, set a strainer over a bowl, drain the lentils and toss at once with the carrots. If desired, add some of the broth to moisten. Add cilantro and another tablespoon of olive oil and toss together. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 248 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

WARM LENTIL SALAD



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Who said salads have to be served chilled? This soon-to-be family classic is best served warm.

Provided by Patak's Canada

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon Patak's Tandoori Curry Paste
1 ½ cups fully cooked lentils, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a pan on medium heat. Add onions and peppers and saute until tender.
  • Stir in Patak's Tandoori Curry Paste.
  • Add lentils and saute until hot.
  • Pour the mixture into a serving bowl, top with lemon juice, parsley, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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I am really coming to enjoy lentils which is something I never would have anticipated in the past but they really are versatile. I stole this off a a vegan website and have been meaning to try it. I am sticking it here so I don't forget I have it. They didn't list serving amounts so I am guessing a tad.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 sun-dried tomatoes, the type that aren't in oil
1 cup green lentil, sorted and rinsed
1 pinch coarse sea salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1/2 celery rib, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the tomatoes with water to cover. Bring to a boil, remove the pan from the heat, and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
  • Add the lentils and boil, uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue to boil for 10-15 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Drain, transfer the lentils to a mixing bowl, and toss them with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • In a heavy skillet over medium heat, warm the remaining oil.
  • Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook, stirring often, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Stir the vegetables into the lentils.
  • Drain the tomatoes, slice them into quarters.
  • Add them to the lentil mixture.
  • Season the salad with vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped parley. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.3, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 248.2, Carbohydrate 73.4, Fiber 32.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 27.1

PUY LENTIL, SPICED ROAST CARROT & FETA SALAD



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High in fibre, a good source of iron, vitamin C and it counts as 3 of your 5-a-day - what's not to love about this superhealthy salad?

Provided by Good Food team

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp cumin seeds
500g carrots , peeled, halved and cut into batons
1 tbsp clear honey
250g pouch cooked Puy lentils (or canned, drained and rinsed)
1 red onion , finely sliced
½ lemon , juiced
large handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
100g lamb's lettuce
85g feta cheese , crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a shallow roasting tin, toss together half the oil, the cumin, carrots and some seasoning. Roast for 25 mins, turning halfway through cooking. Drizzle over the honey, stir and roast for 5 mins more.
  • Meanwhile, gently heat the lentils with the onion, lemon juice, remaining oil and some salt and pepper. Allow to cool slightly while the carrots finish cooking.
  • Toss the dressed lentils with mint and lamb's lettuce. Lay warm spiced carrots on top and scatter with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

SARAH'S QUICK WARM LENTIL SALAD



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This is a quick recipe I made up one night to use some lentils I had leftover from another time. Use as a side dish or serve with something like cornbread for a vegetarian main dish.

Provided by sonicsarah

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dry lentils
1 cup chicken broth
water to cover
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine lentils and chicken broth in a pot. Add just enough water to cover. Bring to a low simmer and cook until lentils are cooked, but not falling apart, about 25 minutes. Add water when necessary in order to keep lentils covered.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add lentils and their liquid to the saucepan. Gently fold in tomatoes. Season with salt, add in balsamic vinegar, and stir gently. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 16.6 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1034.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose fresh, high-quality carrots and lentils. If you can, use organic produce.
  • If you don't have cumin or coriander, you can substitute another warm spice, such as cinnamon or ginger.
  • Be sure to rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you're using dried lentils, you'll need to cook them before adding them to the salad. To cook dried lentils, rinse them and then simmer them in water for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • You can use any type of greens in this salad. Some good options include baby spinach, arugula, or kale.
  • To make the salad more hearty, you can add some cooked quinoa or brown rice.
  • This salad is best served warm, but it can also be served cold. If you're serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

This warm carrot and lentil salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this carrot and lentil salad a try!

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