Best 6 Roasted Vegetable Lentil Salad Recipes

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**Roasted Vegetable and Lentil Salad: A Vibrant, Wholesome, and Flavor-Packed Dish**

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our roasted vegetable and lentil salad, a vibrant and wholesome dish that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This salad is a symphony of roasted vegetables, lentils, and a zesty dressing that come together to create a masterpiece of flavors and textures. From the tender-crisp vegetables to the earthy lentils and the tangy dressing, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or a flavorful vegetarian main course, this roasted vegetable and lentil salad is sure to hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

**Recipes in the Article:**

1. **Roasted Vegetable and Lentil Salad:** This is the main recipe featured in the article. It includes instructions on how to roast vegetables, cook lentils, and make a tangy dressing, as well as how to assemble the salad.

2. **Roasted Vegetable Marinade:** This recipe provides a flavorful marinade for your roasted vegetables, infusing them with herbs, spices, and a hint of citrus.

3. **Lentil Salad Dressing:** This zesty dressing is the perfect complement to the roasted vegetables and lentils, adding a tangy and herbaceous flavor to the salad.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED VEGETABLE LENTIL SALAD



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This wonderful lentil salad is full of flavor but so simple to make. Roast the veggies, cook the lentils, mix and enjoy. This salad works well for food prep as the flavors are only better the next day. Enjoy anytime for a hearty, rustic, nourishing meal.

Provided by Deryn Macey

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 white onion, sliced (approx. 2 cups chopped, 300 g)
4 carrots, chopped (approx. 3.5 cups chopped, 450 g)
2 zucchini, chopped in large chunks (approx. 4 cups chopped, 500 g)
1 medium sweet potato, cubed (approx. 3 heaping cups, 425 g)
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
1 cup uncooked green or brown lentils
2 1/4 cups vegetable broth or water, for cooking lentils
4 tbsp hemp seeds, optional
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp pure maple syrup or raw honey
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Chop all the veggies and spread on baking trays in a single layer. You may need 2 or 3 trays depending on the size. Drizzle them with the 1 tsp of olive oil (if it's easier, add all the chopped veggies to a large bowl and toss with the oil and spices, then add to trays) and sprinkle over the rosemary and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix them all up until they're well-coated.
  • Roast the veggies in the oven for 35-40 minutes until tender and browned.
  • While the veggies are roasting. Bring the broth or water to a boil on the stovetop then add the lentils, cover and reduce heat to a light simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
  • Mix together the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a bowl or container.
  • Once the veggies and lentils are cooked, either add everything to a large bowl and toss to mix, or divide the lentils, roasted vegetables and hemp seeds between 4 bowls or containers and drizzle the balsamic sauce over each serving. I prefer to assemble individually to ensure even distribution.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Calories 417 calories, Sugar 21 g, Fat 6 g, Carbohydrate 76 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 19 g

LENTIL SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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This lentil salad looks and tastes bright, thanks to a combination of tangerine juice, sherry vinegar and colorful caramelized roasted root vegetables. It works either as a main course, served with good bread and butter, or as side dish with roasted meat or fish. For the maximum visual impact, use both golden and red beets. Vegetarians can feel free to leave out the bacon. Leftovers will keep for at least five days, though try to pack it up without the radicchio, which gets soggy in the fridge.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 small whole acorn squash, peeled if desired, halved, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium celeriac, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small beets, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary, cut in half
4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
2 cups brown or green lentils
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup sherry vinegar, more to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 heads radicchio, sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens)
Parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tangerine, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place vegetables in one layer on one or two large rimmed baking pans, toss with olive oil and salt. Place thyme and rosemary on top of vegetables, cover pans with foil and roast for 25 minutes. Remove foil, stir in bacon and bake for 30 to 40 minutes longer, until vegetables are tender and golden all over.
  • In a large pot, combine lentils, 6 cups water, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard and salt. Then whisk in olive oil.
  • Drain lentils and discard bay leaf; keep or discard garlic as you like. Toss lentils with half of the sherry vinaigrette while still warm. Add more salt, olive oil and vinegar as needed.
  • Toss radicchio with enough of remaining vinaigrette to lightly coat it and arrange it on a platter. Combine lentils and roasted vegetables, adding more of the vinaigrette to taste; spoon mixture on top of radicchio. Garnish with scallions, parsley, sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze tangerine juice over the lentils and drizzle with more olive oil if needed.

LENTIL & ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: butternut squash, brussels sprouts, red onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, green lentil, water, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups butternut squash, cubed
2 cups brussels sprouts, quartered
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup green lentil, rinsed
3 cups water, or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Add butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion to to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and use hands to mix until seasoning is fully distributed.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • In a medium saucepan, add lentils and water, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain excess water if necessary.
  • When vegetables are finished roasting, transfer to a mixing bowl and add lentils.
  • For the dressing, combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in liquid measuring cup and whisk until combined.
  • Pour dressing over lentils and vegetables and toss until fully coated.
  • Transfer lentil salad to two containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 20 grams

ROASTED VEGETABLE & LENTIL SALAD



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Light, fresh, and a complete meal in one bowl! I saw something similar at Trader Joe's in a demo, and decided to try it myself.

Provided by MissLinguist

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup lentils (regular, black, or puy are good)
water, for cooking lentils
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1 zucchini or 1 yellow squash
1/2 onion
1 tablespoon olive oil, for roasting
1/3 cup lime juice (the juice of 1 lime)
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Cook the lentils: Rinse lentils and remove stones. Place in a pan, and add enough water to cover.
  • Bring water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
  • Do NOT allow the lentils to rapidly boil for long. This will break the lentils, and you won't be able to drain them later. Also, do not use red lentils, as they will become mush.
  • When lentils are soft, remove from heat, drain, and refrigerate, until you are ready to assemble the salad.
  • Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Chop vegetables, and toss them with olive oil. (Any vegetables that you like can be used, I provided a list as an example.).
  • Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes, until browned. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix lentils, vegetables, salt, lime juice, and feta.

LENTIL SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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A vegan main dish if made without bacon or with substitute bacon. Very colorful, and very tasty. From The New York Times, a Melissa Clark recipe. Serves 5 if used as a main dish. The densest vegetables, like carrots, acorn squash and turnips, could be roasted longer but exact timing is not very important.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 small acorn squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium celeriac or 2 small turnips, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small beets, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary, cut in half
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
2 cups brown lentils or 2 cups green lentils
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar, more to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads radicchio, sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
flaky sea salt, to taste
1 tangerines or 1 small orange, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place vegetables in one layer on 1 or 2 large rimmed baking pans, then toss with olive oil and salt. Place thyme and rosemary on top of vegetables, cover pans with foil and roast for 25 minutes. Remove foil, stir in bacon if using and back for 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and golden all over.
  • Meanwhile, In a large pot, combine lentils, 6 cuts water, garlic, bay leaft, salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard and salt. Then whisk in olive oil.
  • Drain lentils and discard bay leaf; keep or discard garlic as you like. Toss lentils with half the sherry vinaigrette while still warm. Add more salt, olive oil and vinegar as needed.
  • Toss radicchio with enough of remaining vinaigrette to lightly coat it and arrange it on a platter. Combine lentils and roasted vegetables, adding more vinaigrette to taste; spoon mixture on top of radicchio. Garnish with scallions, parsley, sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze tangerine or orange juice over the lentils and drizzle with more olive oil if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1234.2, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 26.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 21.6

LENTIL SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Categories     Bean

Yield 10-12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

FOR LENTIL SALAD
1 small whole acorn squash, peeled if desired, halved, seeded and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium celeriac, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small beets, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 sprigs thyme
1 sprig rosemary, cut in half
4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
2 cups brown or green lentils
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE SHERRY VINAIGRETTE:
¼ cup sherry vinegar, more to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
FOR SERVING:
2 heads radicchio, sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens)
Parsley, roughly chopped, for garnish
Flaky sea salt, to taste
Cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tangerine, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place vegetables in one layer on one or two large rimmed baking pans, toss with olive oil and salt. Place thyme and rosemary on top of vegetables, cover pans with foil and roast for 25 minutes. Remove foil, stir in bacon and bake for 30 to 40 minutes longer, until vegetables are tender and golden all over. 2. In a large pot, combine lentils, 6 cups water, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are tender. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard and salt. Then whisk in olive oil. 4. Drain lentils and discard bay leaf; keep or discard garlic as you like. Toss lentils with half of the sherry vinaigrette while still warm. Add more salt, olive oil and vinegar as needed. 5. Toss radicchio with enough of remaining vinaigrette to lightly coat it and arrange it on a platter. Combine lentils and roasted vegetables, adding more of the vinaigrette to taste; spoon mixture on top of radicchio. Garnish with scallions, parsley, sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze tangerine juice over the lentils and drizzle with more olive oil if needed.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more colorful your salad, the more nutritious it will be. Try to include a mix of roasted vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together. Try a dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  • Add some crunch: To add some extra texture to the salad, try adding some chopped nuts, seeds, or croutons.
  • Serve the salad warm or cold: This salad can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference. If you're serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This roasted vegetable lentil salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty salad, give this recipe a try!

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