Best 8 Warm Lentil Salad With Balsamic Roast Squash Recipes

WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC ROAST SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, ginger, turmeric, onion, water, and salt to taste in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a moderate bubble until the lentils have softened and produced a flavorful broth, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove the onion and discard. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the lentils.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. If using cut up squash, place in a bowl or directly on the baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet in an even layer and make sure to tip all of the liquid remaining in the bowl over the squash. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so that the squash browns evenly. The squash should be tender all the way through. Remove from the heat. If using acorn squash, spoon a tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar into both cavities, season with salt, brush with olive oil, and place cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until thoroughly tender. Remove from the heat and when cool enough to handle remove the skin and cut the squash into dice.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vinegars, mustard, salt and pepper, olive oil, and walnut oil. Toss with the lentils and return to the saucepan. Add a few tablespoons of the lentil broth, stir in the parsley and heat through.
• Place the squash in the middle of a wide bowl or serving platter, surround with the lentil salad and serve.

WARM LENTIL SALAD

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.

WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC ROAST SQUASH

Steps:

• *If using acorn squash, place in a 425 degree oven for 20 minutes before cutting in half and seeding. It will be much easier to cut. 1. Combine the lentils, ginger, turmeric, onion, water, and salt to taste in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a moderate bubble until the lentils have softened and produced a flavorful broth, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove the onion and discard. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the lentils. 2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. If using cut up squash, place in a bowl or directly on the baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet in an even layer and make sure to tip all of the liquid remaining in the bowl over the squash. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so that the squash browns evenly. The squash should be tender all the way through. Remove from the heat. If using acorn squash, spoon a tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar into both cavities, season with salt, brush with olive oil, and place cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until thoroughly tender. Remove from the heat and when cool enough to handle remove the skin and cut the squash into dice. 3. In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vinegars, mustard, salt and pepper, olive oil, and walnut oil. Toss with the lentils and return to the saucepan. Add a few tablespoons of the lentil broth, stir in the parsley and heat through. 4. Place the squash in the middle of a wide bowl or serving platter, surround with the lentil salad and serve. Advance preparation: The cooked lentils will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator. Keep the broth in a jar and moisten if desired when you reheat. The squash will keep for 2 or 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or in a medium-low oven.

WARM LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice onion and saute in a medium-sized pot until onion starts to brown.
• Add lentils and bay leaf, stirring to coat with oil.
• Add broth/stock and stir, bringing to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender.
• While lentils are cooking, prepare the veggies.
• When lentils are ready, remove the bay leaf and remove the pot from heat. Stir in the spinach, red pepper, and tomato.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar to taste. The balsamic should add a light zing to the flavors but not be overpowering.

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.

WARM ROASTED SQUASH AND PUY LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
• Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
• Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.
• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
• Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
• Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.

WARM LENTIL SALAD

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!

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!