BIG GREEN LENTIL SALAD
Cool yogurt, crunchy seeds, and herbs turn lentils into a lunch salad you'll actually be excited to eat.
Provided by Heidi Swanson
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Salad Lentil Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Healthy Avocado Arugula Basil Yogurt
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook lentils in a large saucepan of simmering salted water until they are tender but still retain their shape, 20-30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain well again.
- Mix yogurt, garlic, turmeric, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a generous grind of pepper in a small bowl to combine; set aside.
- Toss lentils, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. oil, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in avocado, arugula, and basil.
- Spread reserved yogurt sauce across a platter and spoon lentil mixture on top; drizzle with oil.
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Kelsie Howard
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.
M siddique M siddique
[email protected]This salad is a great way to meal prep for the week. It's healthy and filling, and it keeps well in the refrigerator.
Pktk Tk
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.
Alhaji Kossi
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
MD Shahabuddin Talukder
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts in this salad for sunflower seeds. It was still delicious!
KANGAVE EIDH
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Aiman Malik
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and this salad is a lifesaver. It's so easy to make and it's packed with protein.
Samilurka
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.
Ethan Kendrick
[email protected]I love the dressing for this salad. It's so tangy and flavorful.
santosh bashyal
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to get some extra protein.
Bilkis Akter
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Sk Rasidul
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. It's so good!
Nate Simon
[email protected]This is one of my favorite lentil salads. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Rajendra Maharjan
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Mudasir Rajper
[email protected]This lentil salad is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and herbs.