Lentil avocado salad
Freshen up your Christmas feast with a delicious salad. We’ve got a sensational recipe that’s simple to prepare and full of flavour. Try this lentil avocado salad.
• 1 cup black lentils
• 4 cups water
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp salted capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 bunches spinach leaves
• 1 avocado, halved
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 100 grams sundried black olives
• 4 cups water
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp salted capers, rinsed and drained
• 2 bunches spinach leaves
• 1 avocado, halved
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 100 grams sundried black olives
1. Place the lentils in a bowl with 4 cups of cold water. Soak overnight.
2. Drain the lentils and rinse well under cold water.
3. Add the lentils and 4 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to a low simmer and cover for 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Once the lentils are cooked, set aside to cool.
6. Whisk lime juice, oil and capers in a bowl to prepare the dressing.
7. Place spinach and avocado into a salad bowl and spoon over the lentils.
8. Top with walnuts and olives and drizzle the dressing to serve.
2. Drain the lentils and rinse well under cold water.
3. Add the lentils and 4 cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to a low simmer and cover for 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Once the lentils are cooked, set aside to cool.
6. Whisk lime juice, oil and capers in a bowl to prepare the dressing.
7. Place spinach and avocado into a salad bowl and spoon over the lentils.
8. Top with walnuts and olives and drizzle the dressing to serve.