Best 4 Spicy Red Lentil Salad With Pickled Vegetables Recipes

SPICY LENTIL SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Cook the lentils in about twice the amount of water. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, until the lentils are cooked well but not mushy.
• Once the lentils have cooled down a little, place it in a wide salad mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, parsley, cilantro and mint.
• Prepare the salad dressing with the grated garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper. The pomegranate molasses may be used if preferred.
• Stir the salad dressing with all the other ingredients and toss well. Adjust the seasoning as per taste. Add the diced avocado in the end and toss.
• Let it rest at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
• The spiced herbed lentil salad with avocado may be served over a bed of romaine lettuce.

RED LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse lentils under cold running water to remove any debris. Add lentils and 6 cups of water (no salt added) to a large stock pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain lentils, run under cold water to cool, and drain again.
• Add lentils to a large serving bowl and stir in olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin.
• Dice bell peppers and scallions, quarter tomatoes and chop parsley. Add to lentils and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

SPICY RED LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Thoroughly rinse lentils in a fine mesh strainer and set aside. If serving with brown rice, cook at this time using this method from Saveur.
• Heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add coconut oil, garlic, ginger, and carrots. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add curry paste and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add tomato paste, vegetable broth, water and stir to combine. Then add lentils, coconut sugar, turmeric, and stir.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat slightly to low (or medium-low), and gently simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir frequently to incorporate flavors, and add more vegetable broth as needed if the mixture becomes too thick.
• An optional (but recommended) step: stir in coconut milk for additional creaminess, and to balance the heat of the curry paste.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more turmeric for depth of flavor, coconut sugar for sweetness/flavor balance, or a pinch of salt for saltiness.
• To serve, divide brown rice (optional) and lentils between 2-3 (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) serving bowls and garnish with cilantro, pickled onions, and pita or naan for dipping (optional).
• Store leftovers separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop, adding water as needed for moisture, or in the microwave.

QUICK-PICKLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the pickled onions: Set the sliced onion in a small heatproof bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds (if using), salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high, then pour over onions. Stir to combine, let cool, then transfer onions and brine to a lidded container. Refrigerate until chilled. (Makes about 2/3 cup drained onions. Onions will keep up to 3 weeks.)
• Prepare the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the celery, carrots, olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• When ready to serve, add the lettuce, radishes (if using) and herbs to a large bowl, season lightly with salt and pepper and gently toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the celery and carrots to the vegetables in the large bowl, leaving the vinaigrette behind in the medium bowl.
• To the vinaigrette, add the mustard, 1/4 cup drained pickled red onions and 4 teaspoons of the pickled red onion brine and stir to combine; season to taste. Add vinaigrette to salad, toss to coat and season. Serve immediately.