Recipe-318-Lentil Avocado Salad
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Are you looking for a delicious and filling salad that won't leave you feeling deprived? Then look no further than this Lentil Avocado Salad recipe! Packing tons of flavor, it's an easy to make dish that can be served as an entree or side. Not only is the taste great but lentils are also incredibly nutritious, with high fiber content and protein. Plus, adding in the creamy avocado adds healthy fats to the mix for extra sustenance. So if you're looking for something fresh to try out at your next meal, give this Lentil Avocado Salad a try!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tuna, canned
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 1/4 cup beetroot, diced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 2 tbs pumpkin seeds
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3 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs lemon juice
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp pepper, black
Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lentils for 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In the meantime, slice the avocado and beets.
Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice to make a simple dressing.
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for a few seconds until fragrant.
Mix the lentils with the tuna, beets and avocado in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted seeds and drizzle with the dressing. Serve at room temperature.
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