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Lentil Carrot Salad with Cumin Dressing
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Lentil Carrot Salad with Cumin Dressing

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • carrots (peeled and chopped into small chunks)Produce500 g
  • green or brown lentils (cooked and drained)Pantry250 g
  • raisinsPantry50 g
  • parsley (finely chopped)Produce15 g
  • shaved almonds (toasted)Nuts & seeds30 g
  • extra virgin olive oilPantry60 ml
  • mustardPantry10 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • garlic (crushed)Produce2 pieces
  • ground cuminSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

257kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
11 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the carrots

    • Chop the carrots into small chunks.
    • Boil them in a pot with lightly salted water until tender.
    Step 1
  2. Make the cumin dressing

    • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, crushed garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
    • Stir until well combined.
    Step 2
  3. Assemble the salad

    • Drain the carrots and add them to a mixing bowl with the lentils, raisins and chopped parsley.
    • Drizzle with the cumin dressing and toss while the carrots are still warm.
    Step 3
  4. Serve

    • Transfer the salad onto a serving platter.
    • Sprinkle with the toasted shaved almonds.
    Step 4