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    Recipes » Recipes » Lunch & Dinner

    Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - August 18, 2016 By Rhian Williams 2 Comments

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

    Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

    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!

    Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

    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!

    Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

    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
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    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

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    Spiced Puy Lentil Salad [VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE]

    Spiced Puy Lentil Salad (Vegan + GF)

    This Spiced Puy Lentil Salad is subtly spiced, fragrantly fruity and loaded with fresh herbs!
    5 from 1 vote
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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)
    • Handful of dried apricots, roughly chopped
    • Handful of dried cranberries
    • Bunch of fresh mint, finely chopped
    • Bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
    • 1 small red onion, very finely diced

    For the dressing:

    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or sub apple cider vinegar)
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (or sub agave syrup or any other sweetener)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
    • ½ teaspoon (Dijon) mustard
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Salt + pepper, to taste

    To serve:

    • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
    • Optional: 1 carrot, grated or chopped into matchsticks
    • 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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    1. Belinda

      April 29, 2018 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for lunch today - the spices really add something special!

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      • Rhian Williams

        April 29, 2018 at 10:19 pm

        Thank you!

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