Roasting the garlic brings out its natural sweetness and mellows its strong flavor. Don't skip this step! For a more intense flavor, marinate the tomatoes, parsley, and green onions in the balsamic vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes before adding the lentils. This salad is even better the next day, as the flavors have a chance to meld together.
Cold Lentil Salad
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS66
A vibrant and refreshing lentil salad, bursting with the sweetness of roasted garlic and the tang of balsamic. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal, this salad celebrates simple ingredients at their finest.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate26 g
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Fiber9 g
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Protein10 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium28 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepPeel outer skins from garlic bulbs and cut about 1/4 inch from the top of each bulb to expose cloves; place each bulb onto a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle each with about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and wrap garlic bulbs in the foil. Place wrapped bulbs into a baking dish. (10 minutes)
03
StepBake garlic in the preheated oven until soft. (30 minutes). Let bulbs cool. (15 minutes)
04
StepPlace lentils into a 5-quart pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally. (15 minutes). Drain lentils in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water to cool; drain again. (5 minutes)
05
StepBreak garlic bulbs apart and squeeze cloves to release cooked garlic. Place garlic into a large salad bowl and add grape tomatoes, parsley, and green onions. Whisk balsamic vinegar with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. (10 minutes)
06
StepFold lentils into tomato mixture and pour dressing over salad; gently toss to coat. Keep refrigerated until serving time. (5 minutes)
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Jada Powlowski
Jun 26, 2025I added some chopped cucumber and red bell pepper, and it was even better!
Nora Johns
May 27, 2025I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad has changed my mind! It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Reinhold Hermiston
May 24, 2025The roasted garlic really makes this salad special. I'll definitely be making this again.
Retha Treutel
May 7, 2025Next time, I think I'll try adding some feta cheese for a salty kick.
Abdullah Swaniawski
May 6, 2025A perfect side dish for a summer BBQ. Light, refreshing, and delicious!
Burley Koelpin
Oct 14, 2024This salad is so easy to make and tastes amazing! I brought it to a potluck and everyone loved it.