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Tropical Lentil Summer Salad

Tropical Lentil Summer Salad Recipe

This pineapple and lentil salad is the perfect lunch. Plus a recipe ginger and lime dressing.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Appetizer/Side dish
Cuisine International
Calories 247.8 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup dried brown lentils
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, without seeds, diced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to a boil and add lentils, reduce heat to a slow boil until lentils are cooked tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • In the serving bowl add pineapple, cilantro, red onion and tomatoes.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and stir well, pour dressing over ingredients in the serving bowl and stir well.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 412gCalories: 247.8kcalCarbohydrates: 32.9gProtein: 9.2gFat: 9.5gSaturated Fat: 1.6gSodium: 209.7mgFiber: 11.3gSugar: 9.4g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Beans, Lentils
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