Lentil Pasta Salad

Recipe by
Total Time:
30-45 minutes
Serves: 5
Nutrition facts:

240 calories, 9 grams fat

Course: Salad Recipe
Cuisine: Indian Recipe
Technique: Assemble Recipe
Difficulty: Easy

Take a look at more Salad Recipes. You may also want to try Avacado, Red Pepper and Olive Salad, Easy Waldorf Salad, Aubergine Salad, Carrot and Orange Salad

Rate This Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup - whole red lentils, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup - boiled spirullini or macaroni
  • 1 - tomato chopped
  • 1 - onion chopped
  • 1 - yellow capsicum chopped (optional)
  • 1 sprig - celery chopped
  • 1 tbsp - coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp - . crisp cornflakes
  • For dressing:
  • 1 - small flake garlic
  • 1 tbsp - white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp - prepared mustard paste
  • 1 tsp - sugar ground
  • 1 - green chilli finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp - carom seeds
  • 1/2 tsp - cumin seeds powdered
  • 1/4 tsp - pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp - olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp - salt

How to Make Lentil Pasta Salad

  • Cook lentils in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  • Drain, pour cold water, press out all excess moisture in colander.
  • Transfer to a large glass salad bowl.
  • In a screw top bottle, add all dressing ingredients.
  • Screw on lid, shake well to blend flavours.
  • Refrigerate till required.
  • Add all chopped veggies and pasta to lentils.
  • Add dressing, toss very well.
  • Refrigerate and chill till required.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of cornflakes on top, just before serving

EXPLORE CATEGORIES