Quick & Easy Beluga Lentil Salad For Spring
This quick and easy spring salad comes together in less than 20 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy days. The crisp radishes add a refreshing kick, while the creamy lemon-tahini dressing brings a rich, well-rounded flavor that ties everything together.
Not only is this salad light yet satisfying, but it's also great for meal prepping—simply store it in the fridge for up to 3 to 5 days. Enjoy it as a refreshing weekday lunch, paired with some crispy sourdough bread for the perfect balance of textures and flavours.
Ingredients (Serves 2-4)
For the Salad:
400g beluga lentils
1l water
1 teaspoon salt (for cooking lentils)
6-8 radishes, quartered and thinly sliced
1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped
100g sunflower seeds
For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
2 tablespoons tahini
Juice of ½ to 1 lemon (depending on size)
Zest of ½ to 1 lemon (depending on size)
1 teaspoon honey
2-3 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 tablespoons hot water (to thin the dressing)
Salt & black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Cook the lentils
1. Rinse the beluga lentils under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, combine lentils with water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
3. Drain any excess water and let them cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the salad ingredients
1. While the lentils cook, prepare the salad ingredients. Start by quartering and thinly slicing the radishes.
2. Roughly chop the fresh dill.
Step 3: Make the dressing
1. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Gradually add hot water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing is smooth and slightly runny.
Step 4: Assemble the salad
1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, radishes, dill, and sunflower seeds.
2. Drizzle with the lemon-tahini dressing and toss gently.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
Garnish with extra dill and a radishes and serve at room temperature.
Simple, fresh, and nourishing—this salad is proof that wholesome meals don’t have to be complicated. Give it a try and make springtime eating effortless!
