Squash Lentil Salad Recipes

WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC ROAST SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, ginger, turmeric, onion, water, and salt to taste in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a moderate bubble until the lentils have softened and produced a flavorful broth, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove the onion and discard. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the lentils.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. If using cut up squash, place in a bowl or directly on the baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet in an even layer and make sure to tip all of the liquid remaining in the bowl over the squash. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so that the squash browns evenly. The squash should be tender all the way through. Remove from the heat. If using acorn squash, spoon a tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar into both cavities, season with salt, brush with olive oil, and place cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until thoroughly tender. Remove from the heat and when cool enough to handle remove the skin and cut the squash into dice.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vinegars, mustard, salt and pepper, olive oil, and walnut oil. Toss with the lentils and return to the saucepan. Add a few tablespoons of the lentil broth, stir in the parsley and heat through.
• Place the squash in the middle of a wide bowl or serving platter, surround with the lentil salad and serve.

LENTIL, SQUASH AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200°C.
• Toss the squash with the olive oil and seasoning and roast in a baking tray for 30-40 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
• About 10 minutes before the squash is done, add in the cherry tomatoes.
• Meanwhile, cook the lentils according to the package instructions.
• Drain and let cool slightly.
• Mix with the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and brown sugar.
• Just before serving mix in the salad leaves and feta. Season to taste.
• Arrange the squash over the top. You may have a fair bit of squash left if you use a large squash. You can use this in other salads later or make it into a soup.
• If you like, you can also fry some sausages and onions and serve them alongside the salad. Or slice the sausages and mix them, once cooked, with the lentils.

SQUASH & LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C/gas 7. Toss the squash in 2 tbsp olive oil, season and roast for 30-35 mins or until golden.
• Add 2-3 tsp water to the raita, stir until smooth and set aside. Toss the lentils with half the raita, squash and dill. Tip the lentils onto a plate, top with remaining squash, drizzle over 2 tsp olive oil and the rest of the raita. Garnish with the remaining dill.

LENTIL SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Season with salt and add the lentils. Cook until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to let cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared sheet tray. Sprinkle with salt, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sprinkle with pepper and the sage. Roast the squash until it begins to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Toss the mushrooms in a bowl with 2 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add the mushrooms to the squash and roast until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Toss in the walnuts and continue to cook to toast the walnuts, another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Add the squash, mushrooms and walnuts, parsley, radishes, apples and vinaigrette to the bowl of lentils and toss to coat evenly. Serve.

WARM LENTIL AND ACORN SQUASH SALAD WITH YOGURT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, cut the squash halves into 1-inch cubes, leaving the skin intact. Add to a bowl and toss with 3 generous tablespoons of the olive oil, the thyme and season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a large baking sheet. Roast the squash until fork tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
• Add 3 cups water, the lentils, onions, garlic, lemon slices, bay leaf, red pepper flakes and some black pepper to a medium saucepot. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from the heat and drain. Discard the onions, lemons and bay leaf. Put the lentils in a large glass mixing bowl, toss with a scant tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
• For the caramelized onions: Meanwhile, place a large saute pan over high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until starting to color, about 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to low. Caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes; the onions should be tacky and deep golden brown. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• For the yogurt vinaigrette: In a large glass mixing bowl, whisk the white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mint, cilantro and scallions together until incorporated. Drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until smooth, about a minute. Add the yogurt and continue whisking until creamy, an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate in an airtight container until ready for use, or up to 3 days.
• To serve: When the squash is cool enough to handle, transfer to bowl with the lentils. Drizzle in the yogurt vinaigrette and toss to coat completely. Spoon into a large serving dish and garnish with the caramelized onions.

LENTIL & ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Add butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion to to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and use hands to mix until seasoning is fully distributed.
• Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• In a medium saucepan, add lentils and water, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain excess water if necessary.
• When vegetables are finished roasting, transfer to a mixing bowl and add lentils.
• For the dressing, combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in liquid measuring cup and whisk until combined.
• Pour dressing over lentils and vegetables and toss until fully coated.
• Transfer lentil salad to two containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Enjoy!

WARM ROASTED SQUASH AND PUY LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
• Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
• Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.
• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
• Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
• Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.