Indian Lentil Salad with Yogurt Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Indian Lentil Salad with Yogurt Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried Green Lentils; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala; 1 Lemon, Zested; 2 whole Sliced Green Onions; 1/2 cups Chopped Cucumber; 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 6 cups Baby Kale Or Other Salad Greens; 1/2 cups Chopped Cashews; 5 ounces, weight Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 Lemon, Juiced; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Water (plus More If Needed); 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Dried Green Lentils
1 clove Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
1 Lemon, Zested
2 whole Sliced Green Onions
1/2 cups Chopped Cucumber
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
6 cups Baby Kale Or Other Salad Greens
1/2 cups Chopped Cashews
5 ounces, weight Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Lemon, Juiced
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1/4 cups Water (plus More If Needed)
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Cook the lentils, garlic and garam masala in a saucepan with amount of water listed on the package instructions.
2
Cook according to package directions for al dente, probably 5 minutes less than the package indicates to avoid the lentils becoming mushy.
3
When the lentils are cooked, combine them with the lemon zest, sliced green onion, cucumber and crushed red pepper.
4
Taste, and add salt to your preference.
5
For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a jar.
6
Put the lid on and shake to combine.
7
Add more water if needed to thin the dressing out.
8
Taste, and add salt and pepper to your preference.
9
Assemble the salad by layering greens, lentils, cashews, and the dressing in a bowl.
10
Enjoy!

326

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Dried Green Lentils, 1 clove Minced Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala, 1 Lemon, Zested, and more.

Yes, Indian Lentil Salad with Yogurt Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Indian Lentil Salad with Yogurt Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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