Masala Lentil Salad with Cumin Roasted Carrots
This striking salad combines tender roasted carrots, protein-rich lentils and fresh greens and mint with a garam masala-infused vinaigrette. This delicious, healthy vegan salad will fill you up! Recipe yields 4 servings.
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- To make the salad, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the carrots in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and maple syrup, sprinkle with the cumin, and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the lined baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Season generously with coarse salt and pepper. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the carrots are fork-tender and browning.
- Meanwhile, put the lentils in a pot and add water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water, then let drain completely. (If you’re using canned lentils, you can skip this step.)
- Put the carrots and lentils in a large bowl and let them cool for 10 minutes. Add the onion, arugula, and mint.
- To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk until evenly combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, if using, and offer toasted seeds on the side.
Nutrition per serving
424kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$2663.00
$2663.00
Per Serving
$666.00/serving
$666.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$5326.00 vs buying!
~$5326.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (56% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| ½ pounds carrots | 1 | $37.00 |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 2 tbsp | $42.00 |
| maple syrup | 1 tbsp | $39.00 |
| ½ teaspoons ground cumin | 1 | $534.00 |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper | - | - |
| dried beluga or French green lentils | 1 cup | $1411.00 |
| ½ medium red onion | - | - |
| firmly packed baby arugula | 2 cups | $323.00 |
| ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint leaves | - | - |
| Toasted pumpkin seeds | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 3 tbsp | $63.00 |
| garlic | 1 clove | $198.00 |
| minced or finely grated ginger | 1 tsp | $5.00 |
| garam masala | 1 tsp | - |
| apple cider vinegar | 2 tbsp | $11.00 |
| ½ teaspoon salt | - | - |
| Freshly ground black pepper | - | - |
| Pomegranate molasses | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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