This Festive Antipasti Salad with Roasted Peppers, Lemon and Puy Lentils brings a fresh and colourful twist to your holiday table. Bursting with Mediterranean flavour, this dish combines creamy baba ghanoush, protein-rich lentils, vibrant roasted vegetables, and warming seasonal herbs. It’s the perfect light-yet-satisfying salad to serve as a side, starter, or even a main between indulgent festive meals. Full of fibre, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory nutrients, it’s seasonal nourishment at its best.
Need to Know
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Freezer Friendly: No
- Shelf Life: 2 days
- Dietary Info: Pescatarian, High Fibre, High Protein, Anti-Inflammatory
Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 2 eggs
- 100–150g cooked puy lentils (or brown lentils)
- 160g baby tomatoes, halved
- 160g red pepper, sliced
- 160g jarred roasted peppers
- 50g preserved lemon, sliced (optional)
- 30g caperberries (or green olives, marinated artichokes, capers)
- 100–150g baba ghanoush (or hummus, tahini sauce)
- 3–4 anchovy fillets in oil, drained
- 10–20g fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
Method
- Boil the Eggs: Boil eggs in simmering water for 6–7 minutes. Transfer to ice water for 3 minutes, then peel.
- Build the Salad: On a festive serving platter, arrange the red peppers, baby tomatoes, and caperberries.
- Add Key Flavours: Add preserved lemons and roasted peppers. Smear baba ghanoush on one side of the plate.
- Top with Protein: Add halved eggs, anchovies, and spoonfuls of cooked lentils.
- Finish & Serve: Garnish with fresh dill, drizzle with olive oil, season with pepper, and serve with a festive flourish.
This Festive Antipasti Salad is a beautiful way to bring nourishing, plant-rich meals to your holiday table. It offers balance, brightness, and a wealth of nutrition during a season when we often forget to prioritise ourselves. If you’re ready to enter the new year feeling supported and well, explore my nutrition programmes and book a free discovery call to create a plan that aligns with your wellness goals.
