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Easy Cold Lentil Salad with Cilantro Curry Vinaigrette
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Easy Cold Lentil Salad with Cilantro Curry Vinaigrette
Lentil Salad
Cilantro Curry Vinaigrette
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Instructions
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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.
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In a large bowl, add the lentils, carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and avocado.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to combine.
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Garnish with extra cilantro.
Note
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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.
Recipe Facts
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Carb
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