Lentil Salad with Sweet-Sour Dressing 🥗

[plantasticka]

I sometimes struggle to find ways how to incorporate lentils into my meals. Sure, you can make amazing stews out of it but what other recipes are a good fit for these little legumes?

Well, I'm thrilled to share a way where to put lentils and have a refreshing meal - a vibrant recipe that's perfect for those sunny days when you crave something light yet satisfying: Lentil Salad with Sweet-Sour Dressing!

Picture this: tender lentils mingling with crisp vegetables, all coated in a dressing that's a tantalizing balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. It's a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing with delight!

What I love about this salad is its versatility. You can customize it to your heart's content, swapping out veggies depending on what's in season or what you have in your fridge. The star of the show, though, is undoubtedly the dressing. It's the kind of dressing that elevates any salad from ordinary to extraordinary.

And here's a little secret: while this dressing is absolutely divine with this lentil salad, it's also incredibly versatile. You can drizzle it over grilled veggies, use it as a marinade for tofu or chicken, or even toss it with your favorite pasta salad. The possibilities are endless!

So, whether you're looking for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution, give this Fresh Salad with Lentils and Sweet-Sour Dressing a try! And don't forget to experiment with the dressing—it's sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

You will need:
For 1 serving
● 80 g. cooked lentils
● Approx. 60 g. salad of your choice
● 4-5 radishes
● 5 cherry tomatoes (small ones)
● 50 g. cucumber
● ¼ onion (10 g.)
● 30 g. black pitted olives (9-10 olives)
● Fresh parsley, spring onions or other herbs

For the dressing:

● 1 tablespoon of olive oil
● 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
● 1 teaspoon of mustard
● 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
● 0,5 teaspoon of garlic powder
● ¼ teaspoon of salt
● ¼ teaspoon of black pepper

Preparation

1. Cook the lentils in advance. Approximately 2 parts water for 1 part lentils or as indicated on the packaging. So I used 40 g. lentils and 80-100 ml. water but check as it boils if it needs more water. I boiled mine for 30 minutes but check the packaging for instructions. Use cooled lentils for salad.
2. Mix the ingredients for the dressing in a separate bowl.
   
   3.Chop the lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and herbs of your choice.
   
   4.In a bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables, lentils and dressing.
   

Enjoy!

Comments

[careassaktart]

Perfect! 🤩

[plantasticka]

thanks!!

[carisma77]

Just looking at the presentation of this recipe makes me want to take a bite, it looks delicious and so nutritious with all those vegetables.
Thank you for sharing such an excellent recipe.

[plantasticka]

thank you so much!! I wish I could also share the actual food not just photos and text! 😀

[noemilunastorta]

What a nice recipe, lentils can be used in many ways I also use them often in soups or with potatoes and others veggie.

[plantasticka]

Definitely!!

[alborhada]

I loved this recipe, I find it very nutritious. Regards @plantasticka

[plantasticka]

Thank you!!

[nurfay]

Your salad is very appetizing, the choice of vegetables is correct" perfect, I like that you added lentils.

[plantasticka]

thank you!

[cryptomother]

Delicious recipe

[plantasticka]

Thank you!

[cryptomother]

Welcome

[jlinaresp]

Hahaha :))... I saw your article precisely at a time when I was thinking: "I must reduce my flour consumption this week"!... So I can only tell you: "Thank you for this excellent recipe"!. .. As always, professionally laid out step-by-step and with absolutely great photos!... Thanks for sharing @plantasticka friend!

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[plantasticka]

omg haha 😀😀 please enjoy some salad instead of the flour then! Thank you so much for nice words!!

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