Root Vegetable & Lentil Salad with Tatziki Dressing
Category
Main Courses
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Kick off a healthy-eating New Year's resolution with this warm and hearty salad. It features tangy tatziki dressing, roasted root vegetables, protein and iron-rich lentils, and plenty of herbs for a unique mix of refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 1 1/2 pounds multicolored carrots, cut into angled 2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, halved lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup finely diced cucumber, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Directions 1. In a large saucepan, cover the lentils with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat, add a pinch of salt and let stand for 5 minutes
- then drain. Spread lentils on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly. 2. While lentils are cooking, preheat oven to 400. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots and parsnips with the cumin, coriander, chile powder, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Roast vegetables until tender and browned in spots (20�25 minutes). 3. In a large bowl, toss lentils with warm roasted vegetables, lemon juice, and the remaining olive oil. Fold in the chopped mint and cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter. 4. In your Whiskware Dressing Shaker , whisk together all dressing ingredients. Serve alongside the warm salad.
Recipe Note
WHIP THIS UP WHEN: You're looking for a nutritious and satisfying vegetarian main meal that even meat eaters will love. DON'T FORGET: It's easy to make tasty, tangy, tantalizing dressings and marinades from scratch with the Whiskware Dressing Shaker .
