Name: Curried Lentil Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked French green lentils; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves grated; 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; heaping 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; cilantro-lime dressing; 1\u20132 serrano chiles for the dressing; 8 ounces paneer cubed; 1 small cauliflower cut into florets; extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 cups chopped spinach; black pepper

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook25 min

Total45 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cooked French green lentils2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 garlic clovesgrated1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cardamomheaping 1/2 teaspoon sea salt cilantro-lime dressing1\u20132 serrano chilesfor the dressing8 ounces paneercubed1 small cauliflowercut into florets extra-virgin olive oil1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric4 cups chopped spinach black pepper

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Equipment

Two baking sheets
Large bowl
Blender

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Method

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Season the lentils

Heat the oven to 425\u00b0F and line two baking sheets. Mix the lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper, and toss with the lentils. Prepare the cilantro-lime dressing with the serrano, and stir one-third of it into the lentils.

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Roast the paneer and cauliflower

Roast the paneer cubes for about 15 minutes and the cauliflower for 20 to 25 minutes, both with olive oil, salt, and pepper, until golden at the edges.

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Assemble

Toss the hot cauliflower with the turmeric. Fold the spinach into the lentils, then top with the paneer and cauliflower and drizzle with more dressing.

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Tips

NoteFrench green lentils matter here because they hold their shape.

NoteToss the turmeric on while the cauliflower is hot \u2014 the color blooms with the heat.

NoteKeep the extra dressing separate until serving so nothing goes soggy.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorRefrigerate up to 3 days; keep extra dressing separate.

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Frequently asked

No paneer?+

Halloumi or crispy baked tofu both take the same role; salt levels shift accordingly.

How spicy is it?+

With one serrano, gently warm; the cilantro and lime keep it from going anywhere aggressive.

How is this different from the Lentil Salad?+

That one is bright and lemony with feta and olives; this one is ginger, cumin, cardamom, and roasted turmeric cauliflower \u2014 same legume, different address.

Curried Lentil Salad

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment