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Lentil Salad with Avocado, Cherry Tomato, and Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
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Lentil Salad with Avocado, Cherry Tomato, and Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
Salad
Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked French green lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and diced jalapeno.
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Finally, add the dressing and thoroughly mix.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cook Lentils Al Dente 🫘Cook lentils until just tender but still holding their shape (about 20-25 minutes), then shock in ice water to stop cooking and preserve their firm texture for better salad structure.
- Dress Lentils While Warm 🌡️Toss warm lentils with half the vinaigrette immediately after cooking so they absorb maximum flavor, then add remaining dressing and other ingredients just before serving.
- Stabilize Your Avocado 🥑Toss avocado pieces with extra lime juice and a pinch of salt as soon as you cut them to prevent browning and enhance flavor, even if assembling hours ahead.
- Bloom Cumin for Depth 🌰Toast whole cumin seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before grinding and adding to the vinaigrette to unlock deeper, more complex aromatic flavors.
- Balance Temperature Contrast 🧊Serve the lentil base at room temperature or slightly chilled while keeping avocado and fresh toppings refrigerated until the last moment for an appealing textural contrast.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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