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Fall Lentil Salad with Roasted Vegetables (Gluten Free)

Fall Lentil Salad with Roasted Vegetables


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  • Author: Chef Alma
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan

Description

A hearty, Mediterranean-inspired salad celebrating autumn flavors. This nutrient-dense dish features earthy green lentils tossed with oven-roasted sweet potatoes, crispy Brussels sprouts, and red onions. Finished with a bright, tangy maple-dijon vinaigrette, it is the perfect meal-prep friendly salad that stays delicious for days. Naturally gluten-free, versatile, and satisfying, this salad is excellent for busy weeknights or as an elegant accompaniment to your next holiday gathering.


Ingredients

Scale

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
8 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tablespoons avocado or olive oil
½ teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup uncooked green lentils
1 ½ cups vegetable stock or water
¼ cup avocado or olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste


Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
On a large sheet pan, toss the sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, and red onion with 1 ½ tablespoons oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are golden and tender.
While vegetables roast, rinse the lentils and place them in a pot with the vegetable stock.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender but not mushy.
Drain any excess liquid from the lentils.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette: olive oil, cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils and roasted vegetables.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can easily customize this by adding toasted pecans, walnuts, or crumbled feta or goat cheese. If you prefer a different texture, feel free to swap the sweet potatoes for butternut squash.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting and Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg