LENTIL, BEETROOT AND HAZELNUT SALAD WITH A GINGER DRESSING

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Lentil, Beetroot and Hazelnut Salad With a Ginger Dressing image

Provided by Amelia Freer

Categories     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Lentil     Beet     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Hazelnut     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the salad:
1 cup Puy lentils, rinsed
2 3/4 cup filtered water
Sea salt
3 cooked beetroot, cut into small cubes
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2 tablepoons hazelnuts, roughly chopped
A handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped
A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
For the ginger dressing:
3/4-inch cube of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
6 tablepoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. For the lentils, put them in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil the reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has evaporated and the lentils are not mushy and still with a bite.
  • 2. As soon as the lentils are cooked transfer them to a large bowl and leave to cool.
  • 3. Once the lentils are cool, add the beetroot, spring onions, hazelnuts and herbs and stir until everything is combined.
  • 4. For the dressing, put the ginger, mustard, oil and vinegar in a bowl and, using a hand-held blender, blend until combined.
  • 5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Ali Bhutta
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I found this salad to be bland and uninspired.


Yakhya meer
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Erin Moss
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'll have to leave the hazelnuts out of this salad.


Hassan Bhai
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This salad sounds healthy and delicious. I'll have to add it to my list of recipes to try.


riyaskhan pathan
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I'm not sure about the combination of lentils and beets, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Lynette Portillo
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This salad looks so good! I'm definitely going to make it.


Jessica Manygoats
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Miss jan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Jeffery Raines
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I added some crumbled goat cheese to this salad and it was delicious.


Ed Johnson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Michele Wyant
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad.


AS SRABON
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so healthy.


mirza shahmeer
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Jana Bowens
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of lentils, beets, and hazelnuts. The ginger dressing is also delicious.