This lentil salad can be served with greens or without. Either way it is a healthy, protein packed salad. Delicious is the perfect word for this salad. Tired of your everyday salads? Then gives this one a try. You can serve hot or warm as a side or a main salad.
The recipe is great for those that like to meal prep. You can use home fries (pictured below) or mashed potatoes as a base. It really does not matter because they are delicious all on their own.
- vegetable broth, for sautéing
- 1 c yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 c celery, finely diced
- 1/2 c carrot, finely diced
- 1 tsp All-Purpose Seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic clove(s), minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 c lentils, rinsed
- 2 1/2 c vegetable broth
- Cilantro Dressing
In a large skillet on medium, heat 1-2 tbsp vegetable broth. Add onions, celery, carrots and All-Purpose Seasoning. Saute until they are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and bay leaves and saute until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
Add lentils and saute with onion mixture, about 1-2 minutes.
Add broth to vegetable mixture and bring to a boil. Cover skillet and reduce heat.
Simmer until lentils are fully cooked and tender, about 45 minutes.
Combine lentil mixture with cilantro dressing. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Serve. Eat. Enjoy.
Nice recipe
Thank you. It is so easy and tasty. Thanks for stopping by.