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Tiny, black and round with a rich earthy flavour and chewy texture, beluga lentils are named for the caviar they resemble. They hold their shape and firm texture when cooked, making them a good choice for salads. You can easily replace them with French green lentils. Fresh turmeric is the star in this anti-inflammatory dressing that adds incredible flavour and texture to this comforting salad.
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- To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake until well combined. Chill until ready for use.
- Fill a medium pot with 700 ml water and bring it to a boil. Add in rinsed black lentils and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain immediately through a fine strainer and rinse briefly with cool water. Drain again, set aside and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooled lentils with half of the dressing. Add the zottarella minis, peaches, parsley and basil and toss briefly. Divide the spinach leaves on two serving plates and spoon the lentil salad over. Serve with the additional dressing.
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This salad is loaded with full of flavors, looks so beautiful!
What a wonderful recipe! You always share such interesting and new ideas Angie.
Great to find a new way of incorporating more turmeric into our diet - especially for my dad.
Have a wonderful day.
:-) Mandy xo
This looks so healthy and delicious! I love seeing recipes with fresh turmeric!
I wouldn't mind coming over every time when you are making salad! Gorgeous salad!
what a spectacular looking salad!
Another stunning dish to add on my recipe collection. I love Beluga lentils and I'll definitely make this recipe. Thank you, Angie!
I looks like we are both posting turmeric recipes :)
I need to try it in a salad dressing too then.
I am loving that you used peaches in here! And that vinaigrette sounds fantastic!
LOVE using turmeric but it has been a long time since I uses fresh turmeric. This recipe is a reminder to start using it now! :) Absolutely loving this gorgeous, delicious and healthy salad.
I've never seen beluga lentils---they're gorgeous!!! I love lentils and this looks like one amazing salad. I love turmeric---what an excellent idea to use it in a salad dressing!
Oh, I love lentil salads! What fun to add fresh peaches to the mix. Great recipe, Angie!
What a beautiful salad Angie...I have never had beluga lentil...but I am loving it! Your dressing sounds delicious!
Hope you are having a great week :)
Sounds healthy and looks delicious. I usually use the French lentils but have to keep an eye out for the beluga to try now.
This is such a beautiful salad, Angie! I've never tried beluga lentils but they look amazing! Love the turmeric in here too!
This sounds fresh and lovely with the peaches! Now that the weather is hot, all I want is salads--like this.
I like the fact that you source always interesting ingredients. I certainly did not know these lentils. Nice dish and well presented.
I love these beautiful lentils. We cant get them in Australia anymore. Very sad. Looks like a beauty Angie
Wow, it looks amazing Angie. I love those beluga lentils, they do look like caviar! And they give such a pretty presentation!
Those lentils sound amazing - I will be looking for them now! The dressing sounds great too Angie - and the presentation is lovely!
My sister had shared another recipe with me today that uses black lentils. Looks like I need to find them!
Beluga black lentils and Zottarella minis are both new to me. I wonder how they taste like. Interesting salad.
such a beautiful and healthy salad.. where u got these lentils Angie?
oh these are the ones they call poor mans caviar? salad looks gorgeous,
Marvelous, I love lentil salads!
this salad looks delish Angie!!
Wow Angie! This is gorgeous! Those lentils DO look like caviar! Love the white balsamic and peaches, too! A perfect example that healthy food can be so comforting!
beautiful!
Wow, your salad is beautiful, Angie! I love lentils, I bet it tastes amazing.:)
i'm seeing turmeric much more frequently lately, but it's never fresh turmeric--this is a first! great dressing, wonderful salad! :)
I love lentils in salads like this and that turmeric dressing sounds delicious!
The Beluga Lentils are gorgeous, Angie! I hope I'll be able to find them because this looks like a wonderful salad for summer.
Such an interesting salad, that's a new variety of lentils and that dressing with fresh turmeric, wow..
Such a gorgeous and healthy salad. I love the lentil color when it's uncooked....so pretty. :)
Love the look of those uncooked lentils, Angie... gorgeous!
Beautiful lentils, they look like jewels. Love the dressing, I discovered fresh turmeric not long ago and I add it to lots of dishes, I will definitely try this dressing.
I had to look up Zottarella and I see it's cheese (cheese in a salad always makes me happy). I love that you incorporate turmeric into your dressing. This is definitely a super healthy meal.
I love all the flavors in this salad Angie and have never cooked with fresh tumeric before. I can see myself eating this whole salad myself, very lovely.
une salade estivale plein de couleurs et de saveurs
bonne soirée
Angie this is a beautiful salad. I have never heard of beluga lentils. Love the turmeric dressing.
Oh my gosh these lentils are GORGEOUS! It makes the salad even prettier. Love the flavours going on here Angie!
Bella y sabrosa ensalada me encantan las lentejas,quiero probar las de color rojo,abrazos
Hi Angie,
You make the most interesting recipes using wonderful ingredients! such a healthy salad and I love fresh turmeric!
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I sure would love to dive into this dish. Looks great and fine presentation. Well done !
Have a great day :-)
Oli
I love refreshing salad and this looks so yummy!
What a gorgeous salad Angie, I just love all of the textures. And the Zottarella minis look like they would add an amazing texture. We call these minis bocconcini (unripened, soft mozzarella in cocktail sized balls)
This salad is so pretty, Angie!! I LOVE beluga lentils!! But I've never had Zottarella before! Can't wait to try it! Cheers, friend!
What a beautiful salad Angie! Very unique. I am loving peaches right now - they're in season here too.
I really like the idea of a turmeric vinaigrette. This all looks delicious!
I love lentils but I had no idea about beluga lentils. It's a really amazing salad!
I can see why they are called beluga lentils--they look just like caviar! We love lentils, but I don't think I've ever seen this variety. Must look for them because this salad looks so healthy.
Dear Angie, What a perfect salad and I love the dressing. Perfect for the humid weather. xo Catherine
Gorgeous salad, love the healthy ingredients, turmeric is such a wonderful spice!
Wow! it looks like caviar! But probably better. So nice Angie!
As usual, you make a gorgeous salad!!! Have never heard of those lentils, but I bet I can find them at my local co-op which has a huge selection of lentils in bulk. Even if I can't find the lentils, I have to make that vinaigrette. A friend gave me a bottle of Honey Ginger White balsamic that would be great here, I believe. Thanks for another beautiful salad Angie!
We are big fans of adding protein to our salads for a nice little protein boost. This looks lovely and colourful.
wow fresh turmeric has such a strong flavor. I am sure that salad must have tasted super amazing.
Love this hearty and healthy salad , Angie ! I've seen some food magazines singing praises about turmeric :D
such a refreshing salad Angie, love it!
What a vibrant salad, Angie. Looks so fresh and inviting.
Been cooking with red lentils quite recently (and regularly) because it cooks faster than the black or green lentils. But for this salad, the firmer textured lentils will work better.
Angie, I love lentils and this salad looks perfect! I have never heard of fresh turmeric -- must see if I can get my hands on some.
What a pretty salad. While I've never seem the Beluga lentils, I have two packages of the French green ones in my panty. There is a produce stand in the next town over from where I live that has the fresh turmeric so this recipe is doable.
looks wonderful and healthy
I love the black lentils and zottarella - I've never heard of the term zottarella - is it mini mozzarella balls?
@Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living Yes, they are.
What a perfect salad for a summer evening, tasty and healthy :D
This recipe and flavor is completely new to me. Will try sometime
I've a jar of beluga lentils which is rather neglected and forlorn. Using them in salads is a great idea. Getting hold of fresh turmeric in our neck of the woods is problematic, but I buy it whenever I come across it - fabulous stuff.
I've not heard of these lentils - definitely will look out for it. Thanks to you, I now have an idea how to use some of the lesser known ingredients found in our organic food supermarkets ;)
Salad again. Lovely. i like salads very much.
I finally tried lentils for the first time, Angie and I loved them. This salad is calling my name. Nice summer recipe! :)
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