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Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Hummus

Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Hummus for Cozy Comfort

This Roasted Carrot and Lentil Salad with Hummus offers a wholesome and comforting meal packed with nutrients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots spiced and oven-roasted
  • 2 medium Shallots sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
For the Lentil Base
  • 1 cup French Lentils rinsed
  • 3-4 cups Salted Water for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar adds acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard optional
  • 3 pieces Medjool Dates chopped
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano Olives pitted
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Almonds optional
  • 1/4 cup Flat-leaf Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
For Serving
  • 1 cup Hummus store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss sliced carrots and shallots with olive oil, maple syrup, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon, and kosher salt.
  3. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, combine salted water in a pot and bring to a boil.
  5. Add rinsed French lentils, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  6. Let the cooked lentils cool slightly, then mix in red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Medjool dates, olives, almonds, parsley, and mint.
  7. Create a bed of hummus on each plate, layer the lentil mixture and top with roasted carrots and shallots.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil for added richness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best taste, use fresh herbs and cook lentils al dente. The salad can be prepared ahead of time with ingredients stored separately.

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