Best Lentil Roasted Eggplant Walnut Salad Recipes

ROASTED EGGPLANT LENTIL SALAD (AUBERGINE SALAD)

Roasted Eggplant Lentil Salad (Aubergine Salad) image

Recipe video above. Lentils and roasted eggplant (aubergine) is such a great combination - especially when you infuse the lentils with flavour by cooking them in a seasoned broth, and you try my method of roasting eggplant so they stay plump and juicy inside with great caramelisation on the outside! (For more roasted eggplant uses, visit this roasted eggplant recipe).Great to serve at a brunch as a main - it holds up well for hours. Serve warm, or at room temp. Serves 3 to 4 as main, 8 - 10 as a side.

Provided by Nagi

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 cup dried green or brown lentils ((or French/puy) (Note 1 for canned))
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth ((or water + 1 bouillon cube, crumbled))
1 1/2 cups water
1 large garlic clove (, smashed, skin removed (Note 2))
Lemon peel ((about 1.5 x 5 cm / 3/4 x 2"))
1 bay leaf (, dry or fresh)
2 sprigs thyme (, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1 rib celery (, broken into 3 or 4 pieces (or just a handful of celery leaves, can skip))
700g / 1.4 lb eggplant / aubergine ((2 medium))
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp EACH salt and pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice ((or cider vinegar, white or red wine vinegar))
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove (, minced using garlic press)
1 tsp thyme leaves (, fresh (or 1/2 ts dried - can omit, or other herbs, Note 3))
1 tsp sugar (, optional)
1/2 tsp EACH salt + black pepper
250g/ 8 oz cherry tomatoes (, halved (large quartered))
2 handfuls rocket / arugula lettuce (, torn into 5cm/2" pieces)
60g/ 2 oz feta (, crumbled (or more!))

Steps:

Dressing - shake in a jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 645 mg, Fiber 23 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LENTIL-WALNUT SALAD

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This is a healthy, nutty lentil salad with great flavor and an appealing crunch from the walnuts and green onions. Keep it vegetarian by using vegetable broth if you wish. It's one of my favorites, and tastes best at room temperature.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils
1/2 large onion, quartered
3 whole cloves
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
salt and black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup walnut halves

Steps:

Cook lentils with onion half, cloves, broth and thyme until tender but NOT mushy (check after about 25 minutes).
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, garlic, green onions and oils.
When lentils are done, drain and immediately pour dressing over the hot lentils (it's important to do this while lentils are hot).
Season with salt and (lots) of black pepper; combine thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving add the walnuts; finish by adding a little more white wine vinegar or walnut oil if you like and garnish with flat-leaf parsley and more black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 7.8, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 16.4

LENTIL SALAD WITH WALNUT OIL

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This dish is inspired by a recipe from "The Paris Cookbook," by Patricia Wells. I'd never thought about using walnut oil, which is high in omega-3 fats, with lentils. It's a great combination. Be sure to keep walnut oil in the refrigerator once it's opened.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups green Le Puy lentils, washed and picked over
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion, cut in half
1 medium carrot, quartered
6 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup broken walnuts
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt
1 shallot, minced, or 1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup walnut oil
Salt
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Combine the lentils, garlic, bay leaf, onion, carrot and water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add salt to taste (1 to 2 teaspoons), reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 35 to 45 minutes until the lentils are tender. Remove from the heat. and discard the onion, carrot, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Drain through a strainer set over a bowl.
Whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and shallot or garlic. Whisk in the oil and 2 to 4 tablespoons of the liquid from the lentils. Stir into the lentils. Add the parsley and pepper, and taste and adjust salt. Spoon onto plates, arrange walnuts on top of the lentils, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 378, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 855 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LENTIL, ROASTED EGGPLANT & WALNUT SALAD

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You can use Trader Joe's pre-cooked lentils for this hearty summer salad. If you can't find them, substitute about 3 cups cooked lentils. You can change this recipe for the seasons by omitting the eggplant and adding other fresh ingredients.

Provided by Nado2003

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 cup olive oil
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 globe eggplant, diced
1 red onion, cut into large dice
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 cups lentils (cooked or 1 box pre-packaged Trader Joe's cooked lentils)
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted coarsely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, torn

Steps:

For the dressing: Place the vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the mustard, syrup and olive oil in a jar. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the jar and shake vigorously until blended. Set aside. This can be done ahead.
For the salad: Preheat the oven to 425°. Toss the eggplant and onions with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread out in one layer on an oiled baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for about 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan and flipping the eggplant after 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Rinse the lentils in warm water and lightly separate any clumps. Place in a bowl with the eggplant and onions. Toss with the dressing, and stir in the walnuts and parsley. Season to taste, adding more lemon juice, if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 16.2, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 12.2