Lentil Salad

Name: Lentil Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 5 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 oz crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup avocado, cut into cubes; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 10 oz cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Prep 30 min
Total 3 hr 0 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 10

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Nicole M. Presley People get all wrapped up in green salad and forget that a whole array of other salads exists. For some reason, the lentil salad gets lost in the crowd or people only think to serve lentils warm. This holiday season, I decided to bring it back to the table and serve it cold. The feta and avocado add a nice texture and taste to this bean salad. It also works well with other dishes, tying the whole meal together.

Ingredients

1 cup lentils
5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 cup avocado, cut into cubes
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
10 oz cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

For the dressing:

1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Clean and rinse lentils, removing all rocks and broken beans. Set aside.
2

In a small pot, add the water and salt. Bring to a boil.
3

Add cleaned lentils and bring water back to a boil. Place a lid on the pot and lower the heat to low. Simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. You don’t want them to be mushy at all.
4

Remove from heat and drain all the water. Rinse beans under cold water, then place them in the fridge for an hour to cool completely.
5

In a large bowl, mix the feta cheese, avocado, red onion, cilantro leaves and tomatoes.
6

Add lentils and mix well to combine all ingredients.
7

In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
8

Pour dressing over lentils. Mix to combine.
9

Enjoy!

Expert Tips

tip 1
Do not overcook lentils, because they’ll become mushy.

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More About This Recipe

Nicole M. Presley People get all wrapped up in green salad and forget that a whole array of other salads exists. For some reason, the lentil salad gets lost in the crowd or people only think to serve lentils warm. This holiday season, I decided to bring it back to the table and serve it cold. The feta and avocado add a nice texture and taste to this bean salad. It also works well with other dishes, tying the whole meal together.