Lentil Carrot Salad is simple and fast to make. The parsley and fresh lemon juice liven it up with some kick, and even more so if you add a touch of cayenne pepper. It’s perfect to take to a potluck as it compliments most other foods and people love it. The lentils make it a hardy and filling salad. Admittedly, in a pinch a bowl of this salad has been our lunch. Neither of us complained about that!

If you’re familiar with my other recipes you’ll know I’m the odd one out and highly recommend soaking lentils. If you’re not accustomed to eating them, most people will advise introducing them slowly to prevent the dreaded bloat. Believe me when I say that soaking cures this. Soak, soak, soak, and this salad will remain your friend.

Check this link out for my tips on soaking and cooking lentils.

Alyssa

Lentil Carrot Salad

A simple yet refreshing lentil salad that’s a perfect accompaniment to nearly any entrée.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Soaking 4 hours hrs

Servings: 8

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup dry green lentils 3 cups cooked
• 10 cardamom seeds whole
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups carrot chopped
• 1 cup celery chopped
• 1 cup curly parsley chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion chopped
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp ginger grated
• 1 tbsp honey (if whole foods, plant-based: maple or agave syrup)
• 1 lemon juice (2.5 tbsp)
• Fresh ground pepper to taste

Optional

• Cayenne pepper just a dash
• Crumbled feta

Method

 

1. Soak and cook lentils according to directions with bay leaves and cardamom seeds.
2. Chop carrots (in blender to save time) and put into a large mixing bowl
3. Chop by hand the celery, parsley and green onion. Add to mixing bowl.
4. In a small bowl combine the hot water and salt. Add grated ginger, honey, juice of a lemon and cayenne pepper.
5. Once cooked, remove the cardamom seeds from the lentil water, then drain excess water and add to the mixing bowl
6. Grind black pepper and add cayenne pepper to taste and mix in well.
7. Optional, if able, sprinkle feta on top for a nice colour variation

Bon appétit!