Fresh & Healthy Dal Salad Recipe

⭐ Serves: 2–3

⭐ Ready in: 25 minutes

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 cup cooked dal (Chana dal, moong dal (whole or split), masoor dal (whole or split), kala chana, kabuli chana, whole masoor, and rajma are the best dals to use in dal salads.)
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• ½ capsicum (any color), diced
• 2–3 tbsp fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup boiled corn (optional)
• ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional, adds sweetness)
• A handful of lettuce or baby spinach (optional)

For the Dressing

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tsp mustard ( Dijon or regular )
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ tsp cumin powder (optional — adds great flavor)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the lentils

• Cook dal until they are soft but not mushy.
  (Boil ½ cup raw lentils with water for 15–20 minutes or use pre-cooked ones.)
• Drain and let them cool.

2. Chop the veggies

• Dice cucumber, tomato, onion, capsicum, and chop herbs.

3. Make the dressing

• In a small bowl, whisk together:
  Olive oil + lemon juice + mustard + garlic + honey + cumin + salt + pepper.

4. Combine everything

• Add cooked dal to a large bowl.
• Toss in all chopped vegetables, herbs, and optional add-ins.
• Pour the dressing over and mix gently.

5. Serve

• Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes for deeper flavor.
• Great as a snack, side dish, or light lunch!

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💚 Why this salad is super healthy

• High plant-based protein
• Great source of fiber → keeps you full
• Low-fat, nutrient-rich
• Perfect for weight loss & meal prep