Name: Vegan Apple Carrot Lentil Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils, picked over; 2 crisp apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and diced; 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced; 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Vegan Lentil Salad with Apples and Carrot

Sep 14, 2025
by Abby Stanton
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

A vibrant and wholesome lentil salad, perfect for any season. The sweetness of apples and carrots complements the earthy lentils, creating a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 cup brown lentils, picked over

2 crisp apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and diced

1 medium carrot, peeled and diced

1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

42 g
Fiber

18 g
Protein

14 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

86 mg
Sugar

9 g
Fat

18 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Rinse the lentils thoroughly. Place them in a saucepan and cover with water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly. (20 minutes)

03

Step

In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, diced apples, diced carrot, chopped chives, and chopped parsley. (5 minutes)

04

Step

In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (3 minutes)

06

Step

Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra fresh parsley before serving.

For a spicier kick, add a finely diced jalapeño pepper to the salad.
Feel free to experiment with different types of apples or add other vegetables like celery or bell peppers.
This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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