Best Cold Lentil Salad Recipes

COLD LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Peel outer skins from garlic bulbs and cut about 1/4 inch from the top of each bulb to expose cloves; place each bulb onto a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle each with about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and wrap garlic bulbs in the foil. Place wrapped bulbs into a baking dish.
• Bake garlic in the preheated oven until soft, about 30 minutes. Let bulbs cool.
• Place lentils into a 5-quart pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes; stir occasionally. Drain lentils in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water to cool; drain again.
• Break garlic bulbs apart and squeeze cloves to release cooked garlic. Place garlic into a large salad bowl and add grape tomatoes, parsley, and green onions. Whisk balsamic vinegar with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Fold lentils into tomato mixture and pour dressing over salad; gently toss to coat. Keep refrigerated until serving time.

COLD LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lentils and garlic in simmering salted water for 10 minutes, or until the lentils are crisp-tender. Drain and run the lentils under cold water. Discard the garlic.
• In a bowl, toss together the lentils, celery, onion, and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and water. Drizzle over the lentils and stir gently to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.

COLD LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lentils and garlic in simmering salted water for 10 minutes, or until the lentils are crisp-tender. Drain and run the lentils under cold water. Discard the garlic.
• In a bowl, toss together the lentils, celery, onion, and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and water. Drizzle over the lentils and stir gently to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.

COLD-BEEF-AND-LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the lentils and the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partly covered, until the lentils are barely tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain.
• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and white pepper. Add the olive oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until the mixture is emulsified.
• In a large serving bowl, toss together the steak, lentils, watercress, garlic, scallions, capers and sweet pickles with the dressing.

COLD LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook lentils in water for 30 to 45 minutes (no salt) Drain.
• Blend in other things except for tomatoes, parsley and green onions. Chill.
• Add the remaining ingredients.

GREEK COLD LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the lentils, bay leaves and 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked. Drain in a colander and allow to cool.
• Place cooled lentils in a serving bowl. Add the orange juice and remaining 6 tbsp of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir the mixture well and marinate for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Just before serving, mix in the sliced onion, orange segments, and feta cheese.