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Marissa Bolden

Creamy Green Lentil Garden Dressing

This green lentil salad dressing is earthy, fresh, and quietly bold. It’s the kind of dressing that eats like food.nutrient-dense, smooth, and savory with just enough brightness from herbs and vinegar. Perfect for leafy salads, grain bowls, or spooned over roasted vegetables when you want something grounding but not heavy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 oz
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cooked green lentils
  • 1/2 cup raw baby spinach
  • 1/2 cucumber roughly chopped
  • 5 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the lentils until tender, then drain and allow them to cool for approximately ten minutes.
  2. Combine the cooled lentils, cucumber, spinach, garlic, mint, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a blender.
  3. Begin blending on a low speed, gradually increasing the speed to high until the mixture is completely smooth.
  4. While the blender is still running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until it is fully incorporated into the dressing.
  5. Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the salt or pepper as needed.