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Loading...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!
Lentil Salad with California Avocados and Cara Mia Marinated Artichokes
Total Time:
20min
Cook Time:
20min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
250
Calories
14
g
Total Fat
7
g
Dietary Fiber
10
g
Protein
25
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 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 chopped |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 250
Total Fat 14 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 mg
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Protein 10 g
Total Carbs 25 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 440 mg
Potassium 267 mg
Total Sugar 4 g
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%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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