Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our warm lentil salad with mushrooms, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and satisfying dish is a fusion of earthy lentils, succulent mushrooms, and a medley of crisp vegetables, all harmoniously blended in a tangy dressing. As a bonus, we also present two additional recipes that are sure to impress: a vibrant green lentil salad with roasted beets and a refreshing lemon-herb lentil salad. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic lentil salad, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply seeking a healthy and delicious meal, these lentil salads are guaranteed to become your new favorites.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
LENTIL SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND APPLES
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Season with salt and add the lentils. Cook until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to let cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with pepper and the sage. Roast the squash until it begins to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Toss the mushrooms in a bowl with 2 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add the mushrooms to the squash and roast until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Toss in the walnuts and continue to cook to toast the walnuts, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the squash, mushrooms and walnuts, parsley, radishes, apples and vinaigrette to the bowl of lentils and toss to coat evenly. Serve.
WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS
This is a great side dish or a meal in itself. It is positively delicious. Not really a a salad more like a tangy lentil stew. You can use any mushroom combination you choose, even dried.
Provided by conniecooks
Categories Lentil
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put lentils in pot with chicken stock, onion, carrot, and celery.
- Simmer 35 minutes or until done.
- Discard celery, and cut carrot up and add back to lentils.
- Set aside.
- Meanwhile saute pancetta till crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Drain pancetta,and add enough butter to drippings to saute mushrooms.
- Add garlic to mushrooms.
- When mixture is nice and golden add herbs, Balsamic Vinegar, mustard, and olive oil.
- Fold in cooked lentils and reserved pancetta.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.9, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 255.5, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 18.1
WARM FRENCH LENTILS
Steps:
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan, add the leek and carrots, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place the lentils, 4 cups of water, the onion with the cloves, and the turnip in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are almost tender. Remove and discard the onion and turnip and drain the lentils. Place them in a medium bowl with the leek and carrots, and add the butter.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the 1/4 cup of olive oil, the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add to the lentils, stir well, and allow the lentils to cool until just warm, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve. The longer the lentils sit, the more salt and pepper you'll want to add.
LENTIL SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Season water and stir in lentils. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook lentils for 20-30 minutes or until just tender. The lentils should not be mushy. Drain off any remaining liquid.
- Begin chopping the garlic clove and sprinkle with some salt. Using the flat side of the knife mash the garlic into a paste. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and garlic paste. Whisk the olive oil into the lemon juice in a thin stream. Stir in the parsley, tomatoes, green pepper and basil. Gently mix in the drained lentils and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper
WARM LENTIL SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the broth to a boil. Add the lentils and bring them back to a boil. again. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered just until the color of lentils changes, about 6 or 7 minutes only.
- If there is excess water, then drain it. Transfer the lentils to a bowl and add the diced radish, and differently colored bell peppers. When at room temperature, but still somewhat warm, dress with vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Right before serving, toss with the parsley and serve as a bed for the chili scallops.
WARM MUSHROOM, BACON & LENTIL SALAD
This salad comes together in no time and can be served as a light lunch or supper, or even for a hearty breakfast. It features bacon and uses its fat for frying mushrooms and diced onions. Cooked lentils are added next, then tossed in a Dijon mustard and red wine vinaigrette. Arugula and tomatoes add a punch of colour and amp up the flavour. Who doesn't love a good, fried egg? Set atop this delicious salad, it makes it almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Provided by Mary Jenny
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel. When cool enough, chop into small pieces.
- Keep heat on medium high and add the onions and mushrooms. Pan fry until mushrooms are golden and onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cooked lentils. Stir to coat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon, and honey. Pour this over the mushroom/lentil mixture and stir well. Spoon the mixture into a large bowl and add the chopped bacon, arugula, tomatoes, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Wipe out skillet. Over medium high heat, add oil. Fry eggs to preferred doneness while you portion salad onto 4 plates. Top each salad with a fried egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.9, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 199.6, Sodium 274.9, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 30.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 35.8
EASY WARM LENTIL SALAD
This recipe was featured in this months Family Circle. I have eliminated the sausage called for in the original recipe to make this a great, easy vegan option!
Provided by Miss_Elaine
Categories Lentil
Time 40m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook lentils according to package directions, 20-25 minute or until tender. Drain.
- Stir together lentils, artichokes, scallions, red pepper, and carrot in medium sized bowl. Drizzle vinagrette over top and stir until well blended. Serve immediately.
WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Even people who swear they don't abide beans find pleasure in the distinctive, profound flavor of lentils. They also cook quickly, and you want them on the al dente side for this salad. That means they'll be ready in 25 minutes, still a long enough simmering time to yield a savory broth. Goat cheese and lentils make a particularly good pairing; the little earthy-sweet legumes love a salty-umami complement (that's why you so often see them paired with sausage and other cured pork products), and goat cheese fits the bill. Here the combination is especially cozy, as the cheese melts into the warm lentils, bathing them in a creamy dressing. Lentils and vinegar also marry well. The key here is to add the dressing while the lentils are still warm, even if you don't plan on serving the salad warm. I spoon the mixture onto a bed of wild arugula, though regular will do if you can't find the sharper tasting, wispy wild variety.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium pot, combine lentils, onion, two of the garlic cloves and the bay leaf with 6 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Add salt to taste, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes, until lentils are cooked through but still have some texture (they should not be mushy). Taste and adjust salt. Using tongs, remove onion and bay leaf. (You may cook lentils up to four days ahead and store in the refrigerator. Bring back to a simmer and proceed with recipe.)
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together vinegar, remaining garlic, salt to taste and olive oil. Set aside.
- Place a strainer over a bowl and carefully drain lentils, reserving 1/4 cup of the broth. Return lentils to the pot. Whisk reserved broth into the dressing, then stir dressing into lentils. Add goat cheese and stir until it has melted into the lentils. Season to taste with pepper. Stir in herbs.
- Line a platter, salad plates or wide bowls with arugula. Top arugula with the lentils. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Hearty lentils and tangy goat cheese pair perfectly in this healthy side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add lentils, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and bell pepper; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Stir in parsley, vinegar, and remaining tablespoon oil. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Drain lentils, and add to bowl with vegetables. Stir in spinach, and season with salt and black pepper. Crumble goat cheese into bowl, and toss gently to combine.
LENTIL, GRAIN AND MUSHROOM SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories project, salads and dressings
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain the wheat berries. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the wheat berries and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Lower the heat and simmer, partly covered, 20 minutes. Stir in the barley and rice. Partly cover, and cook until the grains are just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, bring another medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the lentils and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt. Lower the heat and simmer, partly covered, until the lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine the grains and lentils.
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, 3/4 cup of the olive oil, the vinegar, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper. Puree until smooth. Pour the dressing over the grains and lentils, and toss. The salad can be prepared to this point 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, but let the salad return to room temperature before proceeding. Add the mushrooms to the salad and toss well. Adjust the seasoning, and add oil if the salad seems dry. Garnish with basil sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 404, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 282 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
WARM MUSHROOM, LENTIL & GOAT'S CHEESE SALAD
A superhealthy salad that makes a satisfying autumn lunch
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then quickly fry the mushrooms until just starting to soften. Remove from the heat, then stir in the remaining oil with the vinegar and mustard. Stir well until mixed, then add the peppers, onion and lentils and mix well again.
- Arrange the leaves over 4 plates. Spoon the lentil salad over the top, add the goat's cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.31 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality lentils for the best flavor and texture. Puy lentils are a good option, as they hold their shape well when cooked.
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cook the lentils according to the package directions. You can cook them in a pot on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.
- While the lentils are cooking, prepare the other ingredients for the salad. Chop the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Rinse the kale and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the lentils are cooked, drain them and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and then the mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms until they are browned and tender.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until they are softened.
- Stir in the lentils, kale, and balsamic vinegar. Cook until the kale is wilted and the lentils are heated through.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This warm lentil salad with mushrooms is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The lentils are a good source of iron, folate, and magnesium. The mushrooms are a good source of antioxidants and B vitamins. The kale is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium. This salad is also a good source of fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
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