Lentil Salad with Avocado, Cherry Tomato, and Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

Packed with flavor and contrasting textures, this bright and nutritious salad is hearty enough for a main dish and works well as a side. Lentil salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes, and lime cilantro vinaigrette is an excellent make-ahead salad for meal planning or bringing to a potluck. Thanks to the high acid content in the limes cilantro vinaigrette, the avocado stays green even when you make it the day ahead of time.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 35 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 327 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - lentils
½ cup - red onion
1 - avocado
1 pt - cherry tomatoes
1 - jalapeno pepper
1 - cucumber
⅓ cups - lime juice
2 teaspoons - honey
1 clove - garlic
½ tsp - cumin
2 tablespoons - olive oil
2 teaspoons - cilantro
½ tsp - salt
½ tsp - ground pepper
1 - fresh jalapeno

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked French green lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and diced jalapeno.
Finally, add the dressing and thoroughly mix.

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