Best 5 Curried Lentil Salad With Capers Currants Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Curried Lentil Salad with Capers and Currants, a delightful blend of textures and vibrant spices. This wholesome salad features protein-packed lentils, adding a hearty bite to every mouthful. Capers lend a briny tang, while plump currants offer a burst of natural sweetness. Fragrant curry powder, cumin, and coriander dance together, creating a warm and aromatic dressing that infuses each ingredient with its magic. As you savor this culinary delight, you'll also discover two additional enticing recipes: a zesty Lentil Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing and a refreshing Mediterranean Lentil Salad. Each recipe promises a unique flavor profile, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weekday lunch or planning a vibrant potluck dish, these lentil salads will surely be a hit.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SPICY RED LENTILS WITH CAPERS AND CURRANTS
Spicy red lentils with capers and currants is a great little recipe. Quick to bring together, economical, everyone loves it, great for lunch boxes and keeps well in the fridge. What's not to like?
Provided by Recipe Winners
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- cook lentils in a large pot of boiling water per packet instructions
- whisk all of the dressing ingredients until well combined
- drain hot lentils and add to dressing and toss to combine
- leave aside to cool
- add currants, baby capers, onions and parsley when lentils are cool
- mix to combine
- serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, Sodium 0 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
CURRIED RED LENTIL SALAD
Categories Salad Vegetable Vegetarian
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Whisk together the dressing and set aside Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well. Combine with the other salad ingredients. Add the dressing; mix well and let marinate at least overnight. Stir before serving.
CURRIED RED LENTIL SALAD
I found this recipe online and noticed there was nothing else like it on Recipezarr. I really enjoyed it. Add cooked chicken, pork, or lamb meat to it to make a nice summer meal.
Provided by FlamingoSushi
Categories Lentil
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing. Set aside.
- Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well.
- Add capers, currants and onions to lentils.
- Combine with dressing and let marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 594.4, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 15.9
SPICY RED LENTILS WITH CAPERS AND CURRANTS
These are lentils are delightfully different and will last 10 days or so in the fridge. This recipe makes heaps but they are so very morish. If you like red lentils you'll love this one! (A Belinda Jeffrey's recipe changed slightly to suit my family.)
Provided by Stardustannie
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place large saucepan of water on to boil for the lentils.
- Check lentils for any stones etc. Place lentils in a fine sieve and run under lots of running water, when water runs clear, give them a good tap on the side of the bench to get rid of excess water.
- Tip lentils into saucepan of boiling water, stir them well and cook them for only a couple of minutes, until they are just tender with a hint of firmness (watch them very carefully as they can turn into mush in the space of 30 seconds or so, testing them as you go).
- As soon as they are ready pour them into a sieve to drain, shaking them well to get rid of any excess water.
- Tip the cooked lentils into the dressing and mix well. Add the currants and the capers, and leave the salad to cool to room temperature, stirring it regularly.
- When you are ready to serve, pile it onto a plate/bowl and sprinle some onion slithers and parsley leaves over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.4, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 716.4, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 24.4, Sugar 16.6, Protein 20.3
CURRIED LENTIL SALAD
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in large pot over high heat. Add lentils; cook 2 minutes. Turn off heat; let stand 5 minutes (lentils will be just tender but still firm to bite). Drain; rinse under cold running water until lentils are completely cool. Drain well. Mix onions, currants, parsley, and capers in large bowl. Mix in lentils. Puree vinegar and next 12 ingredients in blender until smooth. With blender running, gradually add oil; blend well. Pour dressing over lentil mixture; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Divide spinach among plates. Top with lentil salad and serve. *Available at Indian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets. If unavailable, use green lentils and cook about 30 minutes.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality lentils. Puy lentils are a good option, as they hold their shape well and have a slightly nutty flavor.
- Be sure to rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the lentils according to the package directions. Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them.
- While the lentils are cooking, you can prepare the other ingredients for the salad. Chop the vegetables and herbs, and mix together the dressing.
- Once the lentils are cooked, drain them and let them cool slightly. Then, add the lentils to a large bowl and toss them with the vegetables, herbs, and dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later. The salad will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
This curried lentil salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. Lentils are incredibly rich in prebiotic fiber and poor in digestible carbs, making them extremely low on the glycemic index. Lentils can help reduce blood sugar levels, decrease insulin resistance and improve HbA1c levels in those with type 2 diabetes. With a little planning and preparation, you can have this delicious salad on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this curried lentil salad a try.
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