Lentil Salad with Warm Vegetables
This Lentil Salad with Warm Vegetables is simple to make and perfect for both winter and summer! it's packed with nutrients and plant-based protein.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Lentil Salad Ingredients:
- Large head of cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 carrots thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bunch green onions sliced thin
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 ½ cups cooked lentils I used green French lentils
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
- Optional: pine nuts for serving
For the Green Goddess Dressing:
- 1 cup parsley stems removed
- 1 cup packed spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons chives roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise vegan as desired
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by roasting the veggies: preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the cauliflower and carrots on a large baking sheet and toss together with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, maple syrup, salt, cumin, paprika, and onion powder. Spread in an even layer and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Meanwhile, making the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients minus the mayo. Blend for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add in the mayo and blend for another 20-30 seconds. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: once the veggies are done, combine them in a large bowl with the cooked lentils, green onions, parsley, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and flaky sea salt. Toss to combine.
- Serve: spread a few tablespoons of the green goddess dressing on a large plate. Top with the lentil salad and garnish with olive oil + salt and pepper to taste as well as the optional pinenuts. ENJOY!
Notes
I find that green or brown lentils work best in this recipe. Red lentils will end up too mushy so I don't recommend.
Nutrition
Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6782IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg
