Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

This Spiced Puy Lentil Salad is subtly spiced, fragrantly fruity and loaded with fresh herbs!

Puy lentils can taste pretty boring on their own, but this combination of spices, herbs and dried fruits here work to actually make these lentils something to be excited about. I know!

Just like my Mango Salsa, this Lentil Salad is perfect for this time of year, especially as a side dish for BBQs and dinner parties. It works well paired with meat, fish or veggies and unlike most other side dishes, it’s vegan and gluten-free and filled with fibre and protein!

Not only is it great as a side if you’re feeding a crowd, this salad is definitely substantial and satisfying enough to make up a whole meal all on its own!

And it actually tastes a lot better made in advance, as this gives the spices time to really develop and soak into the lentils, which means it’s also great for packed lunches.

Looking for more similar dishes? You might like my:

• Nectarine Quinoa Buckwheat Tabbouleh
• Edamame Pesto with Soba Noodles
• Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad

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Helpful tools to make this Spiced Puy Lentil Salad:

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Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

This Spiced Puy Lentil Salad is subtly spiced, fragrantly fruity and loaded with fresh herbs!

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Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: lentil salad, moroccan lentil, vegan lentil dish

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 400 g (14oz) tin of puy lentils, drained and rinsed (or sub green lentils)400 g (14oz) tin of puy lentils, drained and rinsed (or sub green lentils)
• Handful of dried apricots, roughly choppedHandful of dried apricots, roughly chopped
• Handful of dried cranberriesHandful of dried cranberries
• Bunch of fresh mint, finely choppedBunch of fresh mint, finely chopped
• Bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro), finely choppedBunch of fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
• 1 small red onion, very finely diced1 small red onion, very finely diced

For the dressing:

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or sub apple cider vinegar)2 tablespoons lemon juice (or sub apple cider vinegar)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (or sub agave syrup or any other sweetener)1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (or sub agave syrup or any other sweetener)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (Dijon) mustard1/2 teaspoon (Dijon) mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt + pepper, to taste Salt + pepper, to taste

To serve:

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts2 tablespoons pine nuts
• Optional: 1 carrot, grated or chopped into matchsticks Optional: 1 carrot, grated or chopped into matchsticks
• Optional: 1 cooked beetroot, diced Optional: 1 cooked beetroot, diced

Instructions

• Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl
• Mix together all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl
• Pour over the dressing and mix well
• To serve, scatter over pine nuts and add the extra veggies if you wish

Nutrition Facts

Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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