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lentil sweet potato salad recipe

Lentil Sweet Potato Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1½ pound (680 grams) sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch or 2.5 cm cubes
  • 1 can (15 ounces) (230 grams) lentils or 1 ⅓ cups cooked or ⅔ cup dry lentils
  • 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts optional
  • 2 ounces (60 grams) feta cheese or non-dairy feta, optional

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 3 tablespoons (55 grams) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (45 grams) fresh lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoons mustard American or Dijon
  • 1 small garlic clove grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

  • SWEET POTATOES: Preheat oven to 400°F or 200°C. Peel and chop 1½ pound sweet potatoes into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes and add them to a baking tray.
    Toss with a drizzle of olive oil, 2 pinches of salt, and a pinch of black pepper and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until fork tender.
    roasted sweet potatoes on a baking tray
  • LENTILS: Drain and rinse 1 can (15 ounces) lentils, or cook ⅔ cup dry lentils in lightly salted boiling water for 15 to 30 minutes or until tender.
    Cooked and rinsed lentils in a sift
  • DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1½ tablespoons mustard, 1 small garlic clove (grated), 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
    dressing with cumin, mustard, and paprika
  • SALAD: To a large bowl, add roasted sweet potatoes, lentils, dressing, 3 tablespoons parsley, and toss until combined.
    Taste and adjust for salt before serving.
    Optionally, add 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts and 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled on top.
    tossing lentil salad with cumin dressing
  • MAKE IT A MEAL: Turn lentil sweet potato salad into a delicious meal by serving it on lettuce or watercress leaves, topped with a dollop of yogurt tahini sauce or tzatziki, and with a side of warm pita bread or couscous.
    lentil sweet potato salad with feta
Nutrition information is for 1 serving of sweet potato lentil salad out of 4 servings with crumbled feta and pistachios.
STORAGE & MAKE AHEAD
Make ahead: Lentil sweet potato salad is excellent for meal prep as it keeps well for a few days. The veggies and the dressing have time to meld and grow together into a harmonious dish.
Refrigerator: Store leftover lentils and sweet potato salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
We recommend taking the salad out of the fridge about 15 minutes before eating it to allow the ingredients to reach room temperature and be more flavorful.
Freezing: Not suitable for freezing.
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