Description
Enjoy a refreshing Moroccan Lentil Carrot Salad (Vegan) bursting with flavors! Perfect as a side or light meal. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked French green lentils
- 4 cups grated carrots
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, grated carrots, diced celery, red onion, chopped mint, raisins, and nuts or seeds.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and minced garlic until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are coated evenly. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg