Spiced Herbed Lentil Salad with Avocado
Spiced Herbed Lentil Salad with Avocado is a lip smacking salad infused with eastern flavors and loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats and nutrients!
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils green dry
- 1½ cups tomatoes grape diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper red diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber English diced
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped
- 1/3 cup parsley flat leaf chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup mint chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ground black pepper as per taste
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
Instructions
- Cook the lentils in about twice the amount of water. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, until the lentils are cooked well but not mushy.
- Once the lentils have cooled down a little, place it in a wide salad mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, parsley, cilantro and mint.
- Prepare the salad dressing with the grated garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper. The pomegranate molasses may be used if preferred.
- Stir the salad dressing with all the other ingredients and toss well. Adjust the seasoning as per taste. Add the diced avocado in the end and toss.
- Let it rest at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- The spiced herbed lentil salad with avocado may be served over a bed of romaine lettuce.
Notes
NUTRITION FACTS
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 cup Calories 247, Total Fat 8 g (Saturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Potassium 751 mg, Phosphorus 273 mg, Total Carbohydrate 32 g, Dietary Fiber 13 g, Sugars 4 g, Protein 13 g *The sodium value may vary. The suggested amount of salt is just a guideline and may need to be adjusted. Check for any added salt in spice mixes and other ingredients and adjust.
Serving Size: 1 cup Calories 247, Total Fat 8 g (Saturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Potassium 751 mg, Phosphorus 273 mg, Total Carbohydrate 32 g, Dietary Fiber 13 g, Sugars 4 g, Protein 13 g *The sodium value may vary. The suggested amount of salt is just a guideline and may need to be adjusted. Check for any added salt in spice mixes and other ingredients and adjust.