Best German Lentil Salad Linsensalat Recipes

German Lentil Salad (Linsensalat) image

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories Lentil

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

250 g small lentils
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch parsley
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
7 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons mustard
1 pinch cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
salt, to taste

Steps:

Cook the lentils in salted water for 20 minutes or until they are soft.
Put all the dressing ingredients into a small jar, cover with the lid, and shake until they are well-combined.
Chop the carrots into tiny cubes, and sauté the carrots and minced garlic lightly in olive oil; remove the pan from the heat and add the parsley and the lentils, and toss them with the dressing; and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 99.7, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.3

German Lentil Soup image

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories Lentil

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup green lentil (aka German lentils)
6 cups cold water
3 bouillon cubes (beef, chicken or vegetable)
1 small onion, diced
2 -3 large potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
cooked smoked link sausage, sliced (optional)

Steps:

Rinse lentils very well with cold water- pick them over and remove any nasty bits or pieces of stone.
You can soak them overnight in cold water if you like, then drain before using.
In a large stockpot, place drained lentils, 6 cups fresh cold water, bouillon cubes, and just half of the diced onion.
Cook for 1 1/2 hours on medium-low heat, covered.
Add the potatoes and cook until they are tender- 30-40 minutes approximately.
In a small pan, melt the butter and saute the remaining onions until browned.
Add the flour to the onions and stir until combined.
Add to the soup, stirring constantly to combine.
Add the vinegar and season with salt& pepper to taste.
Optional:If you would like to add some meat to the soup, simply have pre-cooked sausages (you can even use German frankfurters if desired) sliced into small rounds and drop them into the pot during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.