Lentil Carrot Salad
89
Nutrition Score
Nutritious

Lentil Carrot Salad

4056489730200
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
88
Hazard Score
Healthy
89
Mirella Index
Gourmet
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Lentils
Lentils  ·  No known concerns
Small legume, high in plant protein and fiber, cooked in soups, stews, and salads.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Bulgur (Cracked Wheat)
Bulgur  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Parboiled, cracked wheat used in salads like tabbouleh and as a rice substitute. Contains gluten.
Semolina
Semolina  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Coarse flour milled from durum wheat, used for pasta, couscous, and some breads. Contains gluten.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Carrot
Carrot  ·  No known concerns
Crunchy orange root vegetable eaten raw or cooked, a good source of beta-carotene.
Vinegar
Vinegar  ·  No known concerns
Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Onion
Onion  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb vegetable used raw or cooked as a base flavoring in savory dishes worldwide.
Onion Extract
OnionExtract  ·  No known concerns
Extract derived from onion and used as a food flavouring ingredient.
Bell Pepper
BellPepper  ·  No known concerns
Sweet pepper variety eaten raw or cooked, available in green, red, yellow, and orange. High in vitamin C.
Parsley
Parsley  ·  No known concerns
Fresh herb used as a garnish and flavoring in a wide range of savory dishes.
Soy Sauce
SoySauce  ·  −2 pts
Contains soybeans
Fermented liquid seasoning made from soybeans and wheat, salty and savory, used widely in Asian cooking. Contains soy allergen.
Soya (Soybean)
SoyaIng  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains soybeans
Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.
Garlic
Garlic  ·  No known concerns
Pungent bulb from the allium family, used fresh, dried, or powdered as a flavoring in savory cooking.
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.
Chickpeas
Chickpeas  ·  No known concerns
Round legume used to make hummus and falafel, or added whole to salads and stews.
Tahini (Sesame Paste)
Tahini  ·  No known concerns
Contains sesame
Paste made from ground sesame seeds, used in hummus, halva, and Middle Eastern dishes. Contains sesame allergen.
Citric Acid
E330  ·  No known concerns
Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.
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