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Cilantro Lime Lentil Salad

Cilantro Lime Lentil Salad

A refreshing way to enjoy lentils. This Cilantro Lime Lentil Salad pairs protein packed green lentils with crunchy radishes and green onions. Tossed with an easy cilantro lime Vinaigrette
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 cup uncooked green or brown lentils see notes if using cooked lentils
  • 1 small bundle of red radishes, thinly sliced about 6-8 radishes
  • 3-4 green onions, chopped
  • Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 lb Cilantro, about half a bundle washed. Use stems and leaves.
  • 3 Limes about 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Agave
  • 2 tsps Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive, avocado, or any neutral oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

Wash & Cook Lentils
  1. Pick through 1 cup of green or browns lentils and make sure to remove and rocks, or odd pieces. Then place lentils into a strainer and give them a quick rinse just to make sure they're free of any dust.
  2. Place 1 cup of rinsed lentils into a medium saucepan with 4 cups of water and a large pinch of salt.
  3. Bring pot to a boil to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling reduce heat to low, allowing the lentils to simmer gently uncovered for about 20 minutes.
  5. Lentils are done when they're tender, but not mushy.
  6. Strain cooked lentils and quickly rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain & remove any excess moisture.
Make Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
  1. While the lentils cook, make the dressing.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor or blender add in cilantro, lime juice, Dijon mustard, honey or agave, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Pulse or blend mixture until cilantro is finely chopped and everything is well incorporated, about 10-15 long pulses.
  4. Set the food processor to low and then slowly stream in 1/2 cup of oil of your choice. Taste vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
Make the Salad
  1. In a large bowl combine cooked lentils, sliced radishes, chopped green onions, and all of the cilantro lime vinaigrette. Gently toss to combine.
  2. Transfer salad to an air-tight container and chill for at least 2 hours.
  3. Eat & Enjoy! Cilantro Lime Lentil Salad should keep in the fridge for at least 5 days.

Notes

If using pre-cooked canned lentils, rinse well with cold water before using in salad. You'll need 2-2 1-2 cups of cooked lentils
When adding the dressing it may appear to be a lot, but the lentils absorb the vinaigrette as it sits. You can use only half the dressing if you want the salad lightly dressed. 
If you don't like radishes, 2 medium carrots can be used in their place.
Cilantro Lime Lentil Salad should keep in the fridge for at least 5 days.