COLD LENTIL SALAD
This lentil salad is very simple and yet very tasty. It is perfect for picnics and summer gatherings. If you grow fresh herbs and tomatoes, it will come out even better. It is appropriate for vegan, gluten-free, and generally healthy eating.
Provided by Lindsay L.
Categories Salad Beans Lentil Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Peel outer skins from garlic bulbs and cut about 1/4 inch from the top of each bulb to expose cloves; place each bulb onto a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle each with about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and wrap garlic bulbs in the foil. Place wrapped bulbs into a baking dish.
- Bake garlic in the preheated oven until soft, about 30 minutes. Let bulbs cool.
- Place lentils into a 5-quart pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes; stir occasionally. Drain lentils in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water to cool; drain again.
- Break garlic bulbs apart and squeeze cloves to release cooked garlic. Place garlic into a large salad bowl and add grape tomatoes, parsley, and green onions. Whisk balsamic vinegar with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Fold lentils into tomato mixture and pour dressing over salad; gently toss to coat. Keep refrigerated until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 28.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
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Shovo Islam
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Tammy Killough (DejaVueDesigns)
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. I found the salad to be a bit bland, even though I used all of the ingredients in the recipe. I think it could use some more herbs or spices to give it more flavor.
Noshad Khan
[email protected]Quick, easy, and delicious! I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so good that it even makes the lentils taste great. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ram Kathariya
[email protected]Excellent salad! I made a few minor changes, like using red lentils instead of green lentils, and adding some chopped walnuts. It turned out great! The flavors are amazing, and it's a really healthy and satisfying dish.
Mafuz Khan
[email protected]This is officially my *favorite* lentil salad recipe. I've made it several times already, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's so fresh and flavorful. The dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I highly reco