GARDEN VEGETABLE LENTIL SALAD

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Healthy Vegetarian Salad. Perfect for using up your garden veggies. From Plan B Organic Farm. Recipe must be chilled for atleast over night.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups cooked lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 large yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup of fresh mint or 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Place lentils in a large salad bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan set over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in jalapeño, pepper and peas. Sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add to lentils.
  • In a bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon oil with lemon juice, cumin, salt and cayenne, if using. Stir into salad. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
  • If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days, then add fresh herbs, if using, just before serving.

Charlie Surridge
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Mayesha Khan
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the lentils add a great texture. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cowena Nordmann
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I'm always looking for new ways to use lentils, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again!


Noor Sahir Haldivee
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This was a delicious salad! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Mark Purser
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some cooked lentils, roasted carrots, and zucchini, and I threw them all together with some dressing. It was a delicious and healthy lunch!


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