Meal prepping this salad for lunches, but I’m worried it might be a bit bland. Is there anything you would add?
Meal prepping this salad for lunches, but I’m worried it might be a bit bland. Is there anything you would add?
by damegloria
24 Comments
noisy_goose
I have never had tinned lentils so don’t know if they are seasoned, but I would be adding a lot of salt and probably lemon. If there wasn’t enough punch to the vinegar I’d also add more of that.
Fuzzy_Welcome8348
Looks like a dense bean salad so anything else that u would put in a dense bean salad would work
lady-luthien
Feta instead of ricotta, maybe?
rachlancan
I feel like a seasoned nut or seed like a salted pumpkin seed or walnut.
Ok-Crow-4948
I’d add salt, pepper, fresh chopped dill, and walnuts (or pine nuts).
OblivionCake
A sprinkle of salt flakes will redeem almost any bland meal. I like the seeds idea, too. Kind of like non-carb croutons.
ceecee_50
Canned lentils are terrible. I would just make some, also I don’t see a grain of salt in this recipe. Either the salad or the dressing. I would certainly add some. And pepper.
runawai
I wouldn’t change much, maybe feta for ricotta. It’s got earthy, hearty, bitter, sweet, crunch….
kng442
A little shallot or garlic in the dressing perhaps?
JanisOnTheFarmette
I’d probably amp up the mustard in the dressing, plus add garlic and lemon as others suggested.
BloatOfHippos
Maybe something like a tahin?
didntreallyneedthis
Radicchio leaves are super duper bitter so I wouldn’t say it’ll be bland but I wouldn’t like it
AsparagusOverall8454
Maybe some feta instead of ricotta. Lemon and dill. Maybe some nuts of some sorry?
ttrockwood
– more dijon in the dressing – salted toasted nuts and or some olives – lots of black pepper
tardypoots
I would punch it up wit herbs: lemon thyme, dill, mint, whatever you like. Switching it up can help it not feel like a drag as the week goes on.
projectilegarlicjazz
Pistachios
choirchic
The mustard in the dressing will add the perfect punch to this. I would add craisins, sunflower seeds, or a vegan feta cheese.
touslesmatins
I’d add a little fresh or powdered garlic to the dressing and increase the vinegar (or add lemon or lime juice). I’d also consider adding thin sliced onions or scallions to the salad.
pookiewook
Lemon juice & a toasted nut or seed!
Animalalfa
The dijon mustard looks like it should flavour it nicely.
taylorthestang
The dressing looks pretty good as is. Maybe toss the salad in lemon juice outside of the dressing.
I think it needs some acidic elements in the salad, so pickled olives or onions?
24 Comments
I have never had tinned lentils so don’t know if they are seasoned, but I would be adding a lot of salt and probably lemon. If there wasn’t enough punch to the vinegar I’d also add more of that.
Looks like a dense bean salad so anything else that u would put in a dense bean salad would work
Feta instead of ricotta, maybe?
I feel like a seasoned nut or seed like a salted pumpkin seed or walnut.
I’d add salt, pepper, fresh chopped dill, and walnuts (or pine nuts).
A sprinkle of salt flakes will redeem almost any bland meal. I like the seeds idea, too. Kind of like non-carb croutons.
Canned lentils are terrible. I would just make some, also I don’t see a grain of salt in this recipe. Either the salad or the dressing. I would certainly add some. And pepper.
I wouldn’t change much, maybe feta for ricotta. It’s got earthy, hearty, bitter, sweet, crunch….
A little shallot or garlic in the dressing perhaps?
I’d probably amp up the mustard in the dressing, plus add garlic and lemon as others suggested.
Maybe something like a tahin?
Radicchio leaves are super duper bitter so I wouldn’t say it’ll be bland but I wouldn’t like it
Maybe some feta instead of ricotta. Lemon and dill. Maybe some nuts of some sorry?
– more dijon in the dressing
– salted toasted nuts and or some olives
– lots of black pepper
I would punch it up wit herbs: lemon thyme, dill, mint, whatever you like. Switching it up can help it not feel like a drag as the week goes on.
Pistachios
The mustard in the dressing will add the perfect punch to this. I would add craisins, sunflower seeds, or a vegan feta cheese.
I’d add a little fresh or powdered garlic to the dressing and increase the vinegar (or add lemon or lime juice). I’d also consider adding thin sliced onions or scallions to the salad.
Lemon juice & a toasted nut or seed!
The dijon mustard looks like it should flavour it nicely.
The dressing looks pretty good as is. Maybe toss the salad in lemon juice outside of the dressing.
I think it needs some acidic elements in the salad, so pickled olives or onions?
Lemon zest and salt!
Thinly sliced fennel and pistachios!
Sub chèvre for the ricotta and add pistachios