FRUITY CURRIED LENTIL SALAD

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This recipe is very good. Serve warm for a main dish or cold for a side dish. In place of quinoa, you can also use the same amount of brown rice or bulghur wheat.

Provided by Candi Waldrop Morgan

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
½ cup quinoa
½ cup lentils
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ cup unsweetened dried coconut
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pour the pineapple juice into a measuring pitcher, and add enough water to make 2 cups. Set the pineapple chunks aside. Pour the pineapple juice into a saucepan, and stir in the quinoa and lentils. Season with salt, black pepper, and curry powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and quinoa have absorbed the water, about 30 minutes. Stir in the coconut, and simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in the pineapple chunks, pecans, and onion; cook briefly to reheat. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 12.3 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Wahab Jaan
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


SmurgerBurgerDoo
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This salad is a waste of time and ingredients. It's not worth the effort.


Mohammad Erfan Hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Dipsan Lama
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The curry flavor was a bit too strong for me. I would use less curry powder next time.


Rana Shahzaib
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The salad was a bit dry for my taste. I would add a bit more dressing next time.


Biplob Mollah
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey or agave next time.


Bhagbat Ray
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I added a bit of chopped cilantro to the salad, and it really brightened up the flavors.


esmee van der Lans
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the almonds. The salad was still delicious.


Goodness Madu
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I used a store-bought curry powder, and the salad turned out great. I can't wait to try it with homemade curry powder next time.


Greg Gardner
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Mthobisi M'aru
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I love the addition of dried cranberries and almonds. They add a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad.


Shaun Myers
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Waseem Ejaz
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I'm not usually a fan of curry, but this salad changed my mind. The curry flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Rs SH√£H
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils. I usually make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Prakash Stha
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Chelsea Davis
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This fruity curried lentil salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were incredible, and the salad was so refreshing and flavorful.