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Warm Lentil Salad

4 servings · 175g/servingOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Lentils, dry425g2.25 × cup
  • White vinegar7.5g1.5 × tsp
  • Carrots122g1 cup sliced
  • Dijon Mustard15g1 tablespoon
  • Yellow Onion110g1 medium
  • Thyme1g1 teaspoon dried
  • Garlic, raw6g2 cloves
  • Olive Oil14g1 tablespoon

Estimated Cost

  • Lentils, dry (425g)
  • White vinegar (7.5g)
  • Carrots (122g)$0.31
  • Dijon Mustard (15g)$0.08
  • Yellow Onion (110g)$0.24
  • Thyme (1g)$0.16
  • Garlic, raw (6g)$0.16
  • Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
Total (4 servings)$1.13(~$0.28/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 6 of 8 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    2. Place the chopped carrots and onion in the skillet with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until they soften, 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    3. Mix in the minced garlic and dried thyme. Continue cooking for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    4. Fold in the lentils, vinegar, and mustard if you like. Heat for about 3 minutes until warm.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 4 servings · USDA data

Calories431
Protein27g
Carbs73g
Fat5g
Fiber12g
Sodium119mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.