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
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
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
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.
Instructions
- 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
- 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
Raquel
All i have to say is best and easiest salad EVER!!!
Ellan
This avocado tomato and lentil salad is super delicious and filling!
Inga
I love it!
Vicky and Ruth
Thank you!