Lentil Salad with Avocado Dressing

A fresh and healthy lentil salad with creamy avocado dressing

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

2

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup dry lentils

2 cups water

1/2 red onion, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 avocado

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse lentils and drain well.

Step 2

Add lentils and water to a pot and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and cool.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine cooled lentils, red onion, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.

Step 5

In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Step 6

Pour dressing over lentil salad and toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.