Chickpea Lentil Salad Recipes

CHICKPEA-LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chickpeas and lentils in a large bowl. Mix in cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
• Stir olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over the chickpeas and lentils; mix to combine. Carefully fold in avocado and feta cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
• Add the lentils and the water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, partially cover with a lid and let simmer gently for about 20 to 25 minutes, until tender but not mushy (if the water evaporates before they are done cooking, add a little more as needed). Drain off any excess water.
• Meanwhile, add the red onion, zucchini and eggplant to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and then sprinkle with the salt. Toss to combine then spread in an even layer.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the chickpeas and drained tomatoes to the bowl. When the lentils are done cooking, add them to the same bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, vinegar, salt, oregano and pepper. Add in the olive oil and whisk vigorously until combined. Pour the dressing into the bowl with the lentils and toss to combine. Add in the feta and fresh parsley and toss again.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPICED LENTIL AND CHICKPEA SALAD WITH HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the onion until soft. Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they are just starting to break down and burst open. Stir in the harissa, lentils and lemon juice, cook for a minute then season well and cool.
• Whisk together all the dressing ingredients with enough water to make a drizzle-able consistency.
• Fry the halloumi slices in batches in a dry non-stick pan until golden on both sides.
• Toss the chickpeas and 1 /2 the herbs into the lentil mixture.
• Put on a platter or divide between plates and top with the dressing, the halloumi and the remaining herbs.

LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, place the lentils and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Once cooked, drain the lentils and rinse in cold water to chill. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
• While the lentils are cooking, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients until well combined.
• Add the remaining salad ingredients on top of the lentils.
• When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

TURMERIC ROASTED CHICKPEA AND LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the chickpeas with the oil, salt, turmeric, pepper and cumin in a bowl and toss to coat well. Transfer to a cast-iron skillet and spread evenly across the pan. Bake the chickpeas until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to boil saucepan over high heat. Add the lentils, onion, garlic, bay leaf and half lemon. Cook until the lentils are tender, about 18 to 20 minutes; drain. Be sure to discard the lemon, onion, garlic and bay leaf.
• Combine the chickpeas, lentils, roasted red bell pepper, and parsley in a medium bowl. Juice the remaining lemon half into the bowl and toss to combine.