CARROT/LENTIL SALAD

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I got this recipe in a "swap" with one of my sisters. People usually aren't too familiar with lentils, so they'll at first try only a little. Before long, though, they'll ask to have the bowl passed back down so they can take a "real" helping! We live on a small livestock farm-raising goats, rabbits and chickens-and I've found this salad's an ideal dish to take out to the field. My husband and I have four children, ranging in age from 6 years to 6 months.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup diced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
DRESSING:
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine lentils, carrots, garlic and bay leaf. Cover with 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for dressing. Pour over lentil mixture. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

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Iyabongeka Siyamthanda
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Mumtaz Memon
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Dominic Danu
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet carrots and the lentils make it a kid-friendly dish.


Adnan minhas
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I love the crunch of the carrots and the heartiness of the lentils. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


Kisekka Nicholas
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Ehsan Sabir
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Ssemakula Isma
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sweet carrots and the lentils make it a kid-friendly dish.


Luca Friedel
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I love the crunch of the carrots and the heartiness of the lentils. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fiber.


Mohammed Abdulraman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Houda Nour
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Neha Saad
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet carrots and the lentils add a nice texture.


Nathaniel Awini
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I'm not a big fan of carrots, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lentils and dressing balance out the sweetness of the carrots.


Hafiza Ceesay
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover carrots and lentils. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and eat it throughout the week.


Meghann Pennington
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


nadiira officall
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This carrot lentil salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.