Fast, fresh, and full of fiber, this meatless main salad explodes with fresh flavors of basil, rosemary and sweet tomatoes. The tenderness of the avocado combined with the deeply marinated artichokes makes every bite pop!
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Loading... Lentil Salad with California Avocados and Cara Mia Marinated Artichokes
Total Time: 20 min
Cook Time:
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
250
Total Fat
14g
Saturated Fat
1.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
440mg
Total Carbs
25g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
10g
Potassium
267mg
Vitamin A 1120 (IU); Vitamin C 18 mg; Calcium 15 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 40 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 2%; Iron 15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
1/2 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed 2 1/2 Tbsp. STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 3/4 tsp. dried rosemary 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. dried pepper flakes, optional 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered 1 cup Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts, (drained, reserve marinade), coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp. reserved artichoke marinade 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, or to taste 1 cup spring greens or baby spinach, coarsely choppedInstructions
- Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in lentils, reduce heat, cover, simmer 20 minutes or until just tender.
- Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, and salt in medium bowl.
- Fold in remaining ingredients, except spring greens.
- Drain lentils in colander and run under cold water to cool quickly. Shake off excess liquid and stir into the artichoke mixture.
- Fold in spring greens until slightly wilted and serve.
Tip: For even faster preparation use one cup of pre-cooked lentils.
Serving Suggestion: Serve in Boston Bibb lettuce cups or on whole romaine lettuce leaves.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.
Recipe Categories:
7 Ingredients or Less
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
High Fiber
Plant Protein
Salads & Dressings
Side Dishes
Vegetarian
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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