Name: Easy Cold Lentil Salad with Cilantro Curry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 4, 2026

This cold lentil salad with cilantro curry vinaigrette is full of fiber, protein, vitamins, and bright, bold flavors. It’s made with pre-cooked lentils, fresh and crunchy veggies, creamy avocados, and an earthy vinaigrette that you’re going to want to put on everything. This lentil salad recipe is also super easy and can be made ahead of time, making it an excellent weekday lunch or dinner option.

Easy Cold Lentil Salad with Cilantro Curry Vinaigrette

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Easy Cold Lentil Salad with Cilantro Curry Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Add the dressing ingredients to a high sided container and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, you can blend everything in a regular blender.

In a large bowl, add the lentils, carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and avocado.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to combine.

Garnish with extra cilantro.

Note

If making ahead of time, dice the avocado and mix it in right before serving so that it doesn’t turn brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Vinaigrette Magic 🥄
Emulsify the vinaigrette by whisking ingredients slowly and steadily, creating a smooth, perfectly integrated dressing that coats every ingredient evenly.
Lentil Cooling Technique 🧊
If using freshly cooked lentils, spread them on a baking sheet to cool quickly and prevent mushiness, ensuring a perfect texture in your salad.
Flavor Layering Trick 🌶️
Toast the curry powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing into the vinaigrette to unlock deeper, more complex flavor notes.
Veggie Prep Pro 🔪
Cut vegetables to uniform, small dice (about 1/4 inch) to ensure even distribution of flavors and a consistent texture throughout the salad.
Advance Flavor Boost 🕰️
Let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving to allow the vinaigrette to fully marinate the ingredients, intensifying the overall taste profile.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes