PADMA'S LENTIL SALAD

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Make and share this Padma's Lentil Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups lentils
1 fuji apple, cored and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 large jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 lemon, juice of, 1/2 ripe
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup loosely packed chopped flat leaf parsley
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Wash the lentils and soak them for 2 hours in tepid water; drain.
  • In a deep pot, add 8 cups of water to the lentils, bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Rinse the lentils with cold water and drain. Make sure the lentils are cooked but firm, not mushy.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the lentils, apple, bell pepper, jalapeno, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and parsley. Stir and set aside in the fridge.
  • Just before serving, heat the sesame oil on medium-high heat.
  • When hot, roast the ginger and coconut for a few minutes until golden and toasty.
  • Sprinkle this garnish over the lentils and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.5, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 400.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 7.4

Sadik MD Farhan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Lik K
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


KILLSHOTSWAV
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I also love that it's really easy to make.


Stephanie P
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also really delicious and easy to make.


Gibrail Nunes
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the lentils are cooked perfectly.


Oyaiwah Timothy
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Angela Martin
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Rose Sia
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Anup roy Anu
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I also love that it's really easy to make.


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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also really delicious and easy to make.


Potteris is
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the lentils are cooked perfectly.


ifka gabyaa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Premraj Giri
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Sakib Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Ilene Cyr
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. I love that it's packed with protein and fiber. It's also really easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.


Amrat Raathor
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gladys Diaz
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I used brown lentils instead of green lentils and it turned out great. I also added some chopped cilantro and it gave the salad a nice fresh flavor.


Yasin Arafat220
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This lentil salad is a winner! The combination of lentils, veggies, and dressing is perfect. I especially love the addition of the feta cheese and walnuts. It adds a nice bit of flavor and texture.