Avocado Tomato and Lentil Salad

Avocado Tomato and Lentil Salad. A fresh, colorful and protein loaded salad, that is great for lunch or dinner or as a side dish for your next gathering or BBQ

Avocado Tomato and Lentil Salad

Recipe Highlights:

• Lentils are tiny nutrition powerhouses. They are a great source of plantbased protein, fiber, folic acid, magnesium and iron.
• Tomatoes and cucumbers are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
• Avocados are rich in heart healthy fats, potassium, vitamin K and folic acid. And they're downright delicious!!
• Super flavorful and easy to prepare. The lentils can be prepared 1-2 days ahead, and the vegetables added right before serving
• Great as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish

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Lentil Avocado and Tomato Salad

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• Author: https://mayihavethatrecipe.com
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x

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Avocado Tomato and Lentil Salad A fresh, colorful and protein loaded salad, that is great for lunch or dinner or as a side dish for your next gathering or BBQ

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup beluga lentils, picked and rinsed
• 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ pint red grape tomatoes
• ½ pint yellow grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 Hass Avocado, peeled and diced
• 3-4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, diced
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice.

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Instructions

1.  Combine 5 cups of water and lentils in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and continue cooking for 15 more minutes, until the lentils are tender but not mushy
2. Drain and rinse the lentils. Let them cool slightly, transfer them to a large bowl and add tomatoes, cucumbers and avocados. Dress with olive oil, lemon and ¼ teaspoon salt

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Category: salads
• Cuisine: vegan

Nutrition

• Calories: 222
• Sugar: 4.5
• Sodium: 494
• Fat: 8.8
• Saturated Fat: 1.3
• Unsaturated Fat: 1.3
• Trans Fat: 0
• Carbohydrates: 30
• Fiber: 6.3
• Protein: 10
• Cholesterol: 0