CARROT-AND-LENTIL SALAD

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup black or Le Puy lentils, picked over and rinsed
1/2 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 3/4-inch piece)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 carrots, peeled and shaved into thin strips with a peeler
1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring lentils, onion, garlic, and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together ginger, mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Toss together carrots, parsley, and half of dressing in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain lentils; discard onion and garlic. Toss lentils with remaining dressing in another bowl. Transfer to a platter, top with carrot mixture, and serve.

aremu adejumoke
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook carrots and lentils. This salad is definitely a keeper.


Moka Loca
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet carrots and the lentils are a great combination.


Clifton Arnold
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Master Hacker
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This salad is a great way to add some color and crunch to your next meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover carrots and lentils.


Umar Zahid
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the fresh and flavorful combination of carrots and lentils.


zim1337
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. It's also a great option for vegans and vegetarians.


Chidi Godwin
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I love the addition of the cumin and coriander to the dressing. It gives the salad a warm and earthy flavor.


vanda Kostka
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted carrots. It's also a great make-ahead lunch option.


V Hvh
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The combination of roasted carrots and lentils is simply irresistible.


Xolisa Binca
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This salad is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Lill Girly
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of carrots and lentils is unique and delicious.


MD Raton Hosen
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into my kids' diet. They love the sweet carrots and the lentils add a nice texture.


nayki tete
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I love the pop of color that the carrots and lentils add to this salad. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Daniel Rad
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how flavorful and refreshing it was.


Jayda Washington
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Namusoke Saudah1
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but this salad changed my mind. The carrots are perfectly roasted and the lentils add a nice protein boost.


kiyan khorasani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots and lentils. It's also a great make-ahead lunch or dinner option.


Ant Huges
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I love the combination of sweet carrots and earthy lentils in this salad. The dressing is also perfectly tangy and flavorful.


Zain Khna
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Delicious and nutritious! This carrot and lentil salad is a great addition to my healthy lunch rotation.