Do you all watch “Scandal”? I rarely watch TV, but I found that show on Netflix the other day and I’m hooked. It’s dramatic, even soap-opera silly sometimes, but I can’t stop hitting play. I also can’t stop admiring the main character’s wardrobe. Ms. Olivia Pope always looks so perfect and polished. She makes me want to strut around in classy coats and elbow-length leather gloves. I don’t care if it’s seventy degrees outside! Where are my fancy cashmere coats? Where are my red-soled stilettos?
Sigh. Even if I could afford such gorgeous apparel, I’d twist my ankles in those four-inch Louboutins and drip ketchup down my white silk blouses. No doubt about it. Fortunately, this blogging gig doesn’t require a fancy wardrobe. I could be working in my pajamas for all you know. (Maybe I am! Ok, I am.)
We’ve just struck on the primary reason I love posting about food, rather than fashion or interior design or even travel—because I get to promote something that’s actually attainable. And good for you. You could stop at the grocery store on the way home and have this healthy salad for dinner tonight.
I know I always say this, but this salad is definitely my new favorite. It’s bold and brightly flavored, similar to my Lebanese kidney bean salad. The radishes lend a lovely, spicy crunch and the mint and dill make the salad taste alive.
I’ve made this salad a few times now, with both freshly cooked lentils and Trader Joe’s steamed lentils. It’s great both ways, but I’d suggest using pre-steamed lentils if you’re in a hurry. It’s a prime candidate for potlucks and work lunches, as it packs well and keeps for a few days in the refrigerator. Dare I call it a new classic?
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs
- Author:
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
A fresh and filling bean salad flavored with lemon and fresh mint and dill. Use steamed lentils and canned chickpeas for a meal ready in under 20 minutes. This salad keeps well for a few days in the fridge and packs great for lunch!
Ingredients
Lentils (cook your own, using the ingredients below, or use one 17-ounce package of steamed French lentils instead)
- 2 cups dried black beluga lentils or French green lentils
- 2 large garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon dressing
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons’ worth)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 big bunch of radishes, sliced thin and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh, leafy herbs, chopped (combination of mint and dill recommended)
- Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, crumbled feta or goat cheese, handful of fresh leafy greens
Instructions
- To cook the lentils: Pick over the lentils to remove any bits of debris. Rinse the lentils under running water in a mesh colander. In a medium pot, combine the lentils, halved garlic cloves, olive oil and 4 cups water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook until the lentils are cooked through and tender, which will take somewhere between 20 to 35 minutes. Drain the lentils and discard the garlic cloves.
- To make the dressing: Whisk together the ingredients in a small bowl. If you’re using pre-steamed lentils instead of cooking your own, add an extra clove of minced garlic and an extra tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the lentils, chickpeas, chopped radishes and herbs. Drizzle in the dressing and toss to combine. Serve with avocado, crumbled cheese or fresh greens if you’d like.
Notes
Recipe inspired by Deb’s lentil and chickpea salad.
Make it vegan: Use maple syrup instead of the honey.
Vegetable enthusiast. Dog lover. I'm probably making a big mess in my Kansas City kitchen right now. 
Rebecca
This is one of my favurite salads ever. I used to work in a cafe that featured this salad and it was my staple lunch, every day, all week.
I must re-create! Thank you for the recipe it looks delicious
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
This looks like a super filling salad–the best kind! A salad that can be the whole meal. :)
Emily
What a gorgeous salad. On my list of things to make next week! I love your photography and writing.
Kate
Thank you, Emily!
dishing up the dirt
Great minds think alike. We just made a very similar salad tonight. So good. Now I just need to eat dessert and find Scandal on Netflix!
Kate
Beware, you might get sucked in! I gotta finish season two so I can have my life back.
The Peace Patch
So happy you posted this! We picked up some gorgeous watermelon radishes and this is just the thing to show off their amazing color and flavor. Many thanks! :)
Kate
Perfect! Hope you love the salad. The radishes lend such a lovely bite to it.
Medeja
Thanks for the recipe! It sounds so good that I just must try it!
Marie @ Little Kitchie
This looks lovely! I can’t get enough radishes right now!
Cara's Healthy Cravings
I wish I could pull off some of Olivia’s outfits too! Such a classy lady. I know that if I wore some of those coats, it would look like some weird poncho on me, not sure if it would have the same lovely effect ;)
Kate
Haha! Olivia really can rock those elbow-length poncho coats, can’t she?
Laura
Kate,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you. I have just broken up with my long-term boyfriend and feeling pretty negative about life, dreading being on my own each night after work. Then I gave myself a bit of a shake and thought that if I was going to be on my own, the way I should look at it is to treat and love myself the way somebody else would. Part of this was starting to think about healthy eating – before I’d eat the same carby thing every night, having no energy and no get-up-and-go. I came across your blog randomly when searching for a cookie recipe (!) and it has saved me from wallowing and inspired me to look after myself through the way I eat; it’s made me laugh and sympathise and root for you; and it’s given me a new passion, which is cooking healthily. I can’t wait to get home now after work and try your latest recipe, and invite friends over to enjoy them too. Keep the ideas coming, your blog means so much more than you think.
Laura x
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Kate
Laura, your comment gave me goosebumps. Thank you. I’m so glad you found my little blog and that you are taking good care of yourself. I endured a really tough breakup last year so I can totally relate to how you are feeling now. I hope you and your friends share some laughs over this salad. Big hugs to you!
Marcia
This actually brought tears to my eyes, Laura. Very heartfelt and lovely, and what a tribute to the inspiration of this blog (which is why I read it too). With your spirit and wisdom, you’re going to get through this tough time just fine. You’re an inspiration yourself. You go, girl!
Laura
Thank you Kate and Marcia. Your replies mean a lot :) Lots more laughs and salads and good things to come, I hope!
Grace @ FoodFitnessFreshAir
Who needs heels when you can have lentils? My kind of spring salad for sure – so light and packed full of health. Looks great Kate!
Ashley
I absolutely love simple salads like this!! Perfect for warmer weather. Yum, yum!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
I would never have thought to combine lentils and chickpeas, but it totally makes sense – now that you mention it. I might not be able to resist adding the optional feta, though!
P.S. Cookie looks so adorable in your piccie above … again!
Eileen
This salad sounds like the perfect spring lunch! I would serve a big scoop over a plate of shredded lettuce or spinach and be super happy. :) I bet it would be excellent for work lunches too.
Annie
I completely agree – Olivia Pope’s wardrobe is definitely one to covet!!!
Isadora
I got totally hooked on watching Scandal through Netflix a few months ago, but I’m a major wimp and had to stop somewhere in the second season because I started having nightmares, haha. I love any salad with beans, crunchy vegetables, and a lemon dressing! I also love what you said about the attainability of food blogs over fashion and travel blogs, so true! I need this salad soon :)
Sonia
Does one need to peel radishes ? Thanks !
Kate
No, no need to peel the radishes!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
I don’t watch a whole lot of TV aside from when I’m running at the gym on the treadmill, but that’s probably because my spare time is spent drooling over delicious looking salads like this one! (Louboutins vs a Vitamix and any other fancy kitchen gadgets? Pretty sure I’d always pick the latter!) I’ve been loving radishes lately, and I love how you’ve paired them with such simple, wholesome ingredients here. Can’t wait to give this a try!
She Rocks Fitness
Delicious! Pinned this to my board of “recipes that I will actually try to make”. ;) Thanks for sharing!
Marcia
Another healthy yet decadent recipe… your pictures of this salad sell it. I have a friend coming to stay this weekend who’s extremely health-conscious and loves lentils, so I’ve just added this to the menu! I love the idea of the lemon vinaigrette. Love the picture of Cookie too. Love all of it! Thanks for the inspiration. P.S. Just added Scandal to my Netflix queue :-)
Kate
Thank you, Marcia! I hope you both love the salad. I was disappointed by season two (so soap opera-y!) but the cliffhangers at the ends of the episodes kept me coming back for more.
penny mittal
I was watching scandal last night – i may have to pair my next session with this delicious protein rich salad! Thanks again for the awesome recipes! Do you have any with halloumi cheese?
Kate
Hi Penny! No, I’m sorry, I haven’t tried halloumi cheese yet. I’ve been worried that even if I can find it, others might have a hard time finding it… but I would sure like to try it!
Anne (A Vegan Adventure)
This looks fantastic — a perfect way to use the radishes growing in my garden! Thanks!
bev @ bevcooks
Oooooo now this is something I’d suit up for.
Laura
Yes! This is why I love blogging about food too (although I’m starting to consider a DIY/reno blog for real). It’s an easy way to change your life, whether big or small in terms of impact. It’s vital and elemental to our existence, but it’s also so incredibly everyday. Just the best.
Loving this spring-y simple salad and waving hello from one pyjama-clad blogger to another :) xo
Kate
I would totally read your DIY/reno blog! I love all the little peaks I’ve gotten on Instagram so far. Happy weekend. :)
Leanne
I wasn’t a big fan of this one. A little on the bland side for me. The addition of feta helped things a little bit, but overall I felt it was rather time-intensive for a dish that lacked a lot of flavor. Just my opinion, though! :)
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Kate
Leanne, I’m bummed that you didn’t love the salad. I don’t find the salad bland at all, as long as there are enough radishes in there to keep the texture interesting. More lemon and herbs definitely would have kicked up the flavor a notch.
Nina
I agree. I LOVE this blog and have tried many recipes with huge success, but this one left me disappointed. Not very much flavor. I will try to add some more lemon/herbs to the leftovers, but think I might give this one a miss in the future.
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Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
I love anything that’s lemony and lentily…this sounds like such a great combo! Yum!
Deirdre
Looks like a great work lunch staple.
Thanks Kate, trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals into my diet and your site is fab.
Kate
You’re welcome, Deirdre! Hope you love the salad.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
I own ONE white skirt. I love it in a way that’s probably unhealthy, but it terrifies me every time I put it on. Girl with 27-million napkins in her lap and a bib? That’s me! (PS. I want to cuddle every pic of Cookie you post!)
Kate
Haha! I bought a pair of white jeans late last summer knowing that I would stain them, but they were on sale for like 8 dollars. Cookie says hi!
Joanne
I’ve been trying to resist Scandal until all my other shows finish for the season. then, it’s ON. ANd I fully plan on watching it in my PJs with a bowl of this salad for hugging. I mean, eating.
Erica {Coffee & Quinoa}
This is my kinda salad! I love lentils and have been dying to make something with the black beluga ones, but can’t find them anywhere! May have to resort to Amazon grocery… :)
Kate
The black lentils are pretty great. I stock up on them whenever I find them. Whole Foods and Natural Grocer’s usually have them, I think, but I know not everyone lives near a big health food store.
CakePants
This looks superb! I love how versatile salads like this are – you can eat them for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day, hot, cold, etc. Can’t wait to try this – I love lentils!
Lucie
I would have a huge bowl of this salad, please, thank you! This one is just perfect. I love Beluga lentils, radishes, chickpeas and lemony mustardy dressings. Yum! :-)
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Morgan P. Hagemeyer
Another winner! I can’t wait for lunch tomorrow. I used parsley and mint and I’m planning on adding goat cheese tomorrow and maybe a hard boiled egg on Tuesday.
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Kate
Hey thanks, Morgan! Glad you’re enjoying the salad!
Caroline
I need to watch Scandal! I keep forgetting…isn’t that awful? Old age. This is such a beautiful salad. A friend of mine and I were JUST saying yesterday how much we love salads like this. Full of great grains, beans, veggies and topped with a great dressing…they just become a meal you can eat for lunch or dinner. Pinning right now!
Kate
Oh, trust me, Scandal will just eat up your valuable time. I hope you get a chance to make this salad soon! Hearty salads are my favorite meal.
Sarah
This was so good! I didn’t have garbanzos so I used red beans and a handful of herbs I had on hand… delicious!
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Kate
Thank you, Sarah! Delighted to hear that you enjoyed the salad. :)
becky
I have to get cooking stat because so many of your recipes are calling my name right now!!!
laurasmess
I watch very little TV, mostly rented movies with my husband or occasionally a series on DVD. I feel like I’m totally out of the loop with many shows at the moment. All those people talking about Downton Abbey? What is that??! I have no idea about Scandal either… is it worth watching? As for this gorgeous salad, oh man. On my to-make list for this week, it’s beautiful! x
Kate
I really don’t watch much tv, either, but I can tell you that Downton Abbey is a much better show than Scandal! Both get more soap opera-y as the seasons go on. Hope you get a chance to try this salad soon!
Krystal
Hi again! Thanks so much for this one! I made it for my husband and I and we loved it so much we made it for a recent housewarming and everyone went wild. The second time I made it I had a guest who is allergic to legumes, so I used cous cous, and arugula instead of the lentils and chickpeas. I was initially thinking I would use barley but the store was out at the time. It came out delicious, despite my pretty big changes. I made 1.5x the amount of dressing to prevent the cous cous from getting sticky. Sent this one to a few guests who had requested a copy! Thanks!
Kate
Hip hip hooray! Your couscous version sounds so good.
Sara
I’m at work right now eating this delicious salad! I took your advice and got the ready to go lentils from TJ’s and was able to put this together this morning in about 10 minutes. I didn’t measure the herbs, I just added the entire packet from the grocery so it might have been more than called for, but its not overpowering. Mint really makes the salad, its sooooo good! Thank you for all your delicious, wholesome recipes – I especially love all the salads. I’m hoping to welcome the start of summer by trying out some of those amazing drink recipes this weekend!
Cheers!
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Kate
Sara, thank you for commenting! I’m so glad you enjoyed the salad. The more herbs, the better, I’d say! Cheers!
Eileen
This sounds great! I might make this for the 4th of July tomorrow. How do you think Thyme would be in it? I love fresh Thyme with any type of bean, but especially lentils, so French! Thanks so much!
Kate
Hey Eileen, I think thyme would be nice! Hope your salad is a hit!
Sarah
I LOVE this salad. I’ve been making it with dill only and serving with arugula. I make a batch and take to work for lunch. Got some family hooked on it too. It’s so fresh!
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Kate
Hooray! Thanks, Sarah! Glad you’re enjoying this one.
Californian Stuck in Delaware
Wow! I think this very close to what I’ve been looking for for over four months! First of all, I think this is the second time I’ve chanced upon your blog in the pursuit of a recipe. I think i should just subscribe.
I had something very similar to this earlier in the year when I was travelling to Paris for work. Our office had catered in a meal for lunch one day, and the starter course (those Parisians don’t cut corners, even with catered boxed lunches) had a lentil and chickpea salad with radishes, dill, mint and carrots. Since I was there for work and in the middle of an all-day meeting, I couldn’t spend too much time deciphering the contents of my lentil salad… although I wish I had! I’ve been trying to replicate it for over four months with not much luck. I think your dressing with the acidity from the lemon and dijon mustard and the sweetness from the agave may do the trick.
I’ll certainly give this a try this weekend!
Kate
I hope you subscribe! ;) I hope this salad does the trick for you. You could definitely add carrots!
This Vegan Girl
This was glorious! I’m going to try to see if you’re on Instagram so I can tag you in a picture of this magnificent meal!
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Kate
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Minna
I was looking for a nice lentil salad to help control my binge-eating when stressed (I’ve struggled with BED for some time and when I feel self conscious it gets worse). For some reason when I have something like lentils it makes me feel a whole bunch better and I don’t want to binge anymore, but I didn’t know any simple and yummy recipes that I could pack with me for school and things like that. This is really really yummy and is helping me with my disorder. It’s easy and fairly quick to make, as well as it keeps well in the fridge. I tried it with salad greens and creamy chevre and it was delicious :).
Kate
Hey Minna! I’m glad you found my recipe and that it helped you feel better. I absolutely relate to your struggles and appreciate big, crunchy, satisfying salads for the same reasons. You might find some more salads to try here: https://cookieandkate.com/2014/12-summer-potluck-recipes/
Sharon
made this the other night. It’s so good! might make it to bring to Thanksgiving at my boyfriend’s parents house
Kate
Glad to hear it! Thanks, Sharon!
Alex
Just made a big batch of this to throw over greens for the week for lunch! How many days do you think this will last in the fridge? I left the dressing off to the side
Kate
Hey Alex! I actually think the salad will last longer if you toss it with the dressing (but keep the greens separate), since there’s citrus in it. I think it should keep for about four days tops.
Aislinn - cakes 'n chaos
Making this right now for my lunch tomorrow – it’s looking great so far :)
Kate
Hope you love the salad, Aislinn!
Zoe
I made this last night and it was so yummy! I sometimes struggle with new ideas for salads so finding your website was fantastic! Have started following you now, thank you :-)!!!
Kate
Awesome, thank you, Zoe! I’m so glad you found my site!
Svena
Looks fantastic! Definitely gonna make it.
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Florence
Just made this and wanted to let you know that it was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for giving me the inspiration to start my summer salad rotation. :-)
Kate
Really glad to hear it! Thanks, Florence!
Heather
Love, Love, LOVE this salad!! The dill and the radishes are simply an amazing combination to all the other flavors. Making the second round right now. I put it in pita pockets and had it for lunch a couple of times. Great to have on hand in the fridge to have something healthy to grab. Thanks and YUM!
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Kate
Awesome! Thank you, Heather!
Trish
This salad was amazing. On a day when I seriously didn’t feel like cooking because it was 100 outside and 90 inside, it was definitely a savior for me! I added extra lemon juice and extra herbs. Will absolutely be making this again – my husband had thirds!
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Kate
Thank you, Trish! Stay cool this summer!
Patty
I made this for lunch today. Super yummy.
Kate
Thanks, Patty! Glad to hear it!
Desiree
Loved the salad! Made it twice in one week, once cooking the lentils, once using Trader Joe’s steamed lentils. While definitely more convenient, I found the TJ lentils to be salty, and would suggest omiting the salt from the dressing and then seasoning to taste. Thanks for a new, heathful recipe on my permanent rotation!
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Kate
Thanks, Desiree! That’s a great tip on the salt. I hadn’t noticed that when I used TJ’s lentils.
Laura
So any alternative herb ideas? I don’t like Dill and mint sometimes make me sick feeling. I was thinking cilantro maybe but I’m not sure. — my kids love your recipes my daughter is 9 and she loves making them with me!
Kate
I’d go with cilantro and parsley, maybe!
Carol
Tried a version of this today and really liked it. The lemon dressing made it taste really fresh. Two garlic cloves was a little too much for me so I will reduce to one next time.
Thanks Kate for sharing
Kate
Thank you, Carol!
Debra
This. This was what I wanted tonight. Thank you for an amazing dinner!
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Amanda
Excellent flavor! Also good with some goat cheese on top :) But I had trouble with the lentils – they came out a bit mushy. I tried them throughout the cooking process and at one point, they seemed tender, but also still had a bit of a bite – is that what we are striving for? I decided to keep on cooking and then got mushy. I used green lentils.
Beth
Delicious! The combinations of flavors and textures were fantastic.
Elana
Very tasty! My 4 year old son approved as well!
Leslie
WOW!!! Found this site by googling Quick Easy Vegetarian no tomatoes & boy, am I happy about that!!! I made this for a dinner party for 8 & it was a total success! I even had to send every couple home with some ;) I LOVE it when I find a recipe whose ingredients all sound perfectly lovely & then it turns out fabulous . . . and it was easy to throw together for an impromptu Thursday night dinner party. Normally I’d make the lentils & chickpeas from scratch, but my work day had other plans, so Trader Joes had both steamed lentils & cans of tasty chickpeas & they worked very well! All the guests commented that it was a wonderful, filling & different meal.
Thanks a million for posting a great recipe – I forgot to take a pic, but, I’m having leftovers tomorrow & I’ll try to take one then.
A few mods (cuz that’s what I do . . . use recipes as jumping off points:
Ii added 6 cloves of garlic to a little oil, cooked it enough, on a low heat, to get aromatic & a bit soft & then tossed in the cooked lentils & chickpeas, to warm them a bit. After they had a chance to get well-acquainted, I added some of the lemon juice, and the radishes (a GREAT touch, by the way) and let everything sit while we had “apero” (I was feeding a bunch of French friends.)
Then I added almost 1/4 more of both the fresh dill & fresh mint, chopped up quite small (so it was well distributed throughout the tripled dish), and then added some more of the herbs to the top as garnish when I plated the dish. I also added about 1/3 C extra lemon juice when I made the dressing, and 2 extra garlic cloves. Topped it all with crumbled feta. Although the feta was tasty, for vegans, it would not been out of balance, or missing flavor at all. I may try adding finely shredded carrots next time for color.
I served it on an undressed bed of a mix of butter lettuces, arugula & red leaf lettuces.
Thanks again for a delightfully special, midweek friendly recipe!
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Kenzie
This is the first recipe I have made from your blog and it is delicious. I have several others bookmarked to come back to over the next few weeks. Your blog is fantastic–thank you for providing healthy vegetarian recipes!
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Kate
Thank you, Kenzie! I’m so glad you found my blog. :)
Synne
My favourites mint, dill, lemon and chickpeas in one recipe? Yes, please! I love this salad <3
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Kat
I love the sound of this but I’m not really a fan of radishes. What might be a good substitute?
Emma
The radishes add a nice crunch and bite to the salad. Maybe some thinly sliced green onion for bite and some diced carrot or celery for crunch?
Emma
Oh my goodness gracious is this salad ever tasty and filling! I made this for my lunches this week and have it on some baby spinach. I divided into 4 servings and it keeps me full for hours. I did cut back on the calories a bit by omitting the oil in the lentils while cooking halving the oil in the dressing. Even with less fat it’s STILL delicious. The fresh mint and dill are so so good. Will definitely make this again. :)
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Becca
Just made this, delicious! I tossed the lentils in while they were still a bit warm (and potentially overlooked!) so next time I’ll cool them well before adding to the radishes and chickpeas. So excited to have this in the fridge for quick lunches! Thank you :)
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Kristen
This is so gorgeous! I’ve been craving lentil salad lately and this seems like it could do the trick :). Also looks like an amazing potluck/bbq dish *love*
Cindy
This is the second recipe I have tried, and it tasted really good. Thank you Kate!
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Kate
Wonderful! Thanks, Cindy.
Allison
I made this over the weekend and am really enjoying it for lunch this week! All my local stores couldn’t source radishes, so I used diakon instead and am really happy with the result. Goat cheese was a great add-on suggestion! Thanks Kate!
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Kate
Daikon is a great swap-out for the radishes, Allison, thanks for including that detail! I’m glad it worked out so well.
Frida
Loved it!! Added cucumbers & dill because I had them on hand. This will be one of my staples to make on the weekend and take to work for my lunch. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!!
xoxo
Frida
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Kate
I’m so glad you loved it, Frida! Let me know which others you try.
Deryn | Running on Real Food
Mmm, this looks so perfect for summer nights. I love lentil salad and that lemon dressing sounds so fresh and refreshing! Thankssss! and yay for working in pajamas ;)
Kate
You’re welcome, Deryn! I hope you love it.
Margaret
Okay, i have feeling your blog is going to be my new favorite reading. I’ve tried two recipes now and both have come out so good my sister even loves them – and i’m usually not the best cook. I’ve recently had to change my eating habits and have been dying to make tasty food that doesn’t have sugar or gluten (doctors orders). I have a feeling your recipes are going to help me through this difficult time since they actually make me want to eat well if this is what healthy tastes like :)
I left out the mustard since i didn’t have any and used lentils from a can, but it was still awesome. I need to by more greens!!! :D Thanks Kate for putting in your time to share these!
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Kate
You’re welcome, Margaret! You don’t have to sacrifice flavor in order to stay on track with your health. I’m glad you found my blog!
NdJ
I’ve made this recipe several times as it is so delicious!!! The dressing ties everything together beautifully. Love your blog and your recipe book!
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Sarah
This recipe is great! I loaded on the dill, and had it with quinoa and spinach after a tough gym session. Very very tasty with a sprinkle of feta cheese. Thank you for the wonderful recipe! Will try it with parsley next time to change it up.
Kate
You are welcome! I am happy it was able to satisfy after a hard workout.
HoneyCrisp
We have made this recipe several times. It is easy to make and tastes delicious. The leftovers go great with salmon.
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Kate
Thank you for the comment and review! I’m so glad you love it.
Raluca
Yes! I was looking for a topping for my lentil salad and this is it!
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Kate
Great! Sounds delicious.
Gabrielle
Love this! I’ve made it about 6 times in the past month, since I first found it! I bring it to pot lucks and barbecues, or I prep it on the weekend and use it on top of spinach (with balsamic and oil) for lunch salads. I often use parsley + cilantro because I’m more likely to have it on hand, and I’ve subbed celery or green onions for the radishes. Any way I make it, it’s always turned out great!
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Kate
You must really like it, Gabrielle! I don’t blame you. Thanks for comment and review!
Natasha
Kate,
This salad is absolutely fabulous! I whipped it up yesterday as the week’s lunch prep, and although it isn’t nearly as pretty as yours, I was shocked by how delicious it was. I would never have thought to combine all these things. Likewise as a vegetarian I rely heavily on legumes, but sometimes get bored with my go-to methods. So I turn to your wonderful blog to guide healthy and delicious cooking. No pressure intended, but I have so much trust in your work and recipes. I love your creativity in meshing flavors and your scientific approach to optimizing. You remind me of a vegetarian, healthier, modern, female Alton Brown! Thank you for working so hard so your readers can eat so well!
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Kate
Thank you so much! I love to hear that you enjoy the recipes and are successful. I really appreciate your comment and review, Natasha! :)
Tom & Lynne Daly
Sorry, I always love 90% of the recipes. Didn’t love this one. Didn’t like the dressing
Kate
I’m sorry to hear that! Thanks for sharing your experience, Tom.
Lynne
Sure. And this isTom’s better half, Lynne. Hey, nobody’s perfect. And that’s why they make chocolate and vanilla!
Heather
This was absolutely terrific and husband loved it too. Packed nicely for lunch the next day (no water in it to leak). I used sugar instead of maple syrup (because we were out) and kept it vegan. I added less olive oil to save a few calories, but did add sliced avocado and leafy greens. Thanks, this was so fresh tasting I would make it again for sure.
★★★★★
Kate
You’re so welcome, Heather! Those all sound like great adaptions to make it fit your needs. I appreciate the review!
Emma
Thanks for the great recipie, made it for a girls summer lunch on Sunday and it was a great hit. Also keeps well, i’m still eating the left overs.
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Emma!
Nicole
I love it! Made this tonight and keep creeping back to the fridge for more. However, my boyfriend said it’s “soggy” and he would “never need to have this again.” lol can’t win them all! :) I did use the Trader Joe’s steamed lentils, so that made it a bit mushy — made it a lot easier to make though. Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
I’m glad you like it! So funny when one person loves it and the other doesn’t. That could make a difference. Thanks for sharing, Nicole!
Patricia
Delicious and filling, but I found that some of the measurements didn’t make sense. I boiled 2 cups of dried black lentils and ended up with probably twice the amount of lentils needed for the salad. Will definitely only use 1 cup next time!
★★★★
Kate
I’m sorry it seemed confusing! I will take a look. Thanks for your review, Patricia!
Gayle
My husband and I swear by your recipes, and I decided to try this one for my work lunches. I’m eating it as I type. The only thing I might do differently is up the quantity of dressing as I found it a little bland. The goat cheese helped (goat cheese helps on everything….) and I also put it on a bed of arugula, which I love and found its peppery-ness complemented the radishes well. Anyhow, other than the need for a bit more dressing, it is quite delicious. Thank you.
Kate
I wish you could have loved this just like I did, but I do appreciate your feedback, Gayle! Thanks for sharing.
Rachel Wright
The moment I saw this salad on Pinterest, I knew it would be right up my alley. I just made it for dinner and I was even happier with it than expected! It was perfectly delicious! Such a light, fresh dinner – perfect for Summer – but still filling and satisfying, too. Thank you for the lovely recipe! We’ll for sure be repeating this one all season long!
★★★★★
Kate
I love to hear when that happens, Rachel! You’re welcome. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Michele M
Seriously loving this recipe! Just made it to take to a last minute family picnic and I might have eaten half of it myself -oops! I may just leave it at home so I can eat it for lunch this week.
★★★★★
Autumn
I love this recipe, the fiber and protein content is probably amazing.
lisa
This is so good! Just made this as a last-minute lunch for today, and eating it right now! I didn’t have any red bell peppers, so I added tomatoes instead, and used frozen corn and canned black beans. I’m sure it’d taste even better fresh, but this is great for a quick meal! Thanks for sharing.
Joshua
This dish is so good that I’ve made it 2x in the past two weeks. I absolutely love this salad and look forward to making it again. I added the mixed greens, feta and avocado without hesitation. This is the first time I’ve cooked with beluga lentils and I felt they had a very nice, desirable texture and flavor. Of course, I cooked them in vegetable broth for added flavor. Wouldn’t change a thing. Simply amazing.
★★★★★
Caroline
Loved it! I Also added some wilted spinach, chopped celery along with butter beans. Then topped with feta cheese.
I shall add this recipe to my favourites- thank you Kate! x
★★★★★
Gaby
No other words but “INCREDIBLE”. Super simple and quick to make and the dressing packs quite a lot of flavor. I add arugula to this salad and it was simply superb. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you! I love your excitement about this recipe, Gaby. Thanks for your review!
Emily Kirby
I LOVE Cookie and Kate recipes and have made/enjoyed tons over the years. However, this one turned out to be really disappointing for me. The problem was the lentils. I used french green lentils and I cook with them often. I normally abide by the instructions on the package, but yesterday decided to follow this recipe. There was way too much water (despite the fact that I still used less than this recipe recommended) and the lentils were nearly mush after 18 minutes of cooking (which is less than the lowest amount of suggested cooking time). I hate food waste so I am still eating it, but will definitely use the instructions on the packaging from now on. Additionally, while I love lentils, I thought that the ratio of lentils vs. everything else in this recipe didn’t suit what my expectations and I would’ve preferred a few less lentils and more chickpeas. That’s obviously purely preference but less lentils would’ve made my dish look more similar to the pictures in this recipe.
I will say that aside from the lentils, the rest of this recipe was great and easy! If lentils weren’t the bulk of this recipe, I would’ve rated it higher! I particularly loved the flavor of the lemon dressing and will be sure to use that again on other things as well.
Thanks regardless!
★★
Lynne
Hi, Kate, I just made this and think it is fantastic.While things are in shortage in my area, I did find lentils at my co-op this past weekend and had a stash of radishes in the fridge. While a veggie for 45 years plus, it never before occurred to me to me combine lentils with chick peas. What a winning combination!!
Thanks,
Lynne
★★★★★
sandi
Hi I made this salad. I didn’t have lentils but I had lentil soup. I drained it and followed the rest of the recipe. It turned out really well. It was very flavorful and tasty. Would make this again. Added some roasted garlic to it. Thanks
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome, Sandi! Thank you for your review.
Shannon
Thank you so much, Kate! This was the perfect dish to serve when I had my mom over for dinner. I added lemon zest along with the lemon juice for a more lemony, even brighter taste. I also paired the dish with a dill & mint yogurt sauce and served with naan – yum!!
★★★★★
Kate
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed the extra lemon taste, Shannon. Thank you for your review!
LucySunshine
This salad is not my favorite. I was thrilled to introduce to the combo of mint a dill (which for me is the highlight of this recipe), so thank you for this! I just found this salad a bit on the bland side for my taste. Feta definitely helped it for me. I thought maybe I left something out, but after several re-reads, I find that I did not.
★★★
Kate
I’m sorry it wasn’t a favorite, but I’m glad you were excited about the combination. I appreciate your feedback, Lucy!
Jackie
Me and some buds made this recipe and it was fantastic!
Love,
Jackie, Kelly, and Will
★★★★★
Michaela
I’ve never commented on a recipe before but I have to say this is the BEST salad I’ve ever had. I added Australian Feta to mine and next time will add some toasted walnuts. Thanks for the fab recipe! xxx
★★★★★
Lucy777
Hey, thanks for sharing this idea! I am really excited to cook this :D But one question, for how many portions are the ingredients in this recipe?
Thanks, greetings from Czech Republic
Lucy
Kate
Hi Lucy! The nutritional information is below the notes section. This one serves 6-8.
Tony Reynolds
I am glad that you always show the substitute of cooked chickpeas. Cooking the peas is easy and they become a much better ingredient than canned. I always toss in a couple of bay leaves when I cook mine.
Nina
So delicious!
I used trader joes precooked lentils. Omited radish and mint- still yummy without.
I paired it with sliced apple and avocado toast topped with everything but the bagel seasoning.
★★★★★