Lentil Salad Recipe – easy to make, healthy, and hearty this fresh tasting lentil salad is a delight! Filled with tomatoes, avocados, and topped with a light dijon vinaigrette.
Many times, the recipes I create are completely inspired by places I visit and foods I’ve eaten. This is totally the case with this flavor-packed lentil salad.
I enjoyed a similar lentil salad at Le Pain Quotidien at beautiful Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California a few months ago.
My husband and I were visiting the area for the week. He had a little business to attend to and I was left to my own devices, i.e shopping and exploring.
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What Type Of Lentils Work Best In This Salad Recipe?
I use brown lentils which take only about 20 minutes to cook in boiling water.
Green lentils take much longer to cook. Red and orange lentils will not hold their shape when cooked.
How To Make A Lentil Salad
Step 1
This lentil salad is a simple one.
I begin with the lentils which I quickly cook on the stove in water.
Lentils cook very quickly and in about 20 minutes they’re perfectly softened and cooked.
Step 2
When the lentils have cooled, I drizzle a lovely vinaigrette over the top.
The vinaigrette gives the lentils a wonderfully tangy flavor.
Step 3
I top a bed of arugula with a hefty serving of the lentils, sliced avocados and cherry tomatoes.
An easy and delicious cold lentil salad!
Enjoy!
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Lentil Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
DRESSING
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
SALAD
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
- 1 avocado , sliced
Instructions
- Place the lentils and 4 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan. Add onions, garlic, thyme and salt and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Drain the lentils and let cool.
- TO MAKE THE DRESSING
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl and pour over cooled lentils.
- TO ASSEMBLE
- Divide the arugula between two plates.
- Top with lentils, chopped tomatoes and avocado slices.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionists’ advice.
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Wondering about serving sizes, the recipe says 4 servings, but you divide th greens into 2 plates?
Hi Barb,
Thanks for catching that! If you’re serving this as a main dish salad, it’s the perfect size for two people. It could easily be a side salad if you’re serving 3-4 people. I’ll make a note of that in the recipe.
Thanks again!
Joanie
I love lentils and this looks perfect to make ahead for lunch at work!
Mmm lentils and avocados! Looks so good!
I’m with you! I love to come up with recipes that are inspired by my travels! Makes me feel like I’m traveling all over again! haha ooo and London <3 haven't been there in years!
Okay, I saw this on social media and fell in love! I love lentils and I love avocados! This is so going to be my summer salad!
You are too kind. Thank you Kacey, it’s one of my favorite salads at the moment 🙂
I love lentils! This salad sounds wonderful and you’ve dressed it up so beautifully!
Thank you, Kimberly.
I just bought avocados! I know exactly what I’m going to do with them! Yummy!
I think I could use avocados in just about anything 🙂 Thanks, Amy!
What a perfectly healthy salad!!
Totally, Amanda. Healthy and low calorie too.
This is such a simple recipe that looks so wonderful
Thanks, Becky!