The Best Lentil Salad, Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Lentil Salad, Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry lentils; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/2 tablespoon stone ground mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 red onion, finely diced; 1/2 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried currant; 3 tablespoons capers, drained

Servings: persons

8 ounces dry lentils
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried currant
3 tablespoons capers, drained

1
Rinse lentils well, drain. Place in a pot and cover with a 3-4 inches of water, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer. Check lentils for doneness after 10 minutes, but they should take about 15 minutes in total. You will know they are cooked if they still retain a slight tooth - al dente! (Overcooking the lentils is the death of this dish) Drain & rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the olive, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and all the spices (salt through cinnamon).
3
In a large serving bowl, gently combine the lentils and dressing. Add the onions, cranberries and capers and stir to combine well. If using other add-ins such as herbs, greens, or cheese, wait to add until just before serving. Otherwise, this salad can hang out in the fridge for as long as a couple days!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dry lentils, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, and more.

Yes, The Best Lentil Salad, Ever 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Lentil Salad, Ever

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