Cold Lentil Salad Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 People (1/2 cup per serving)

  • Calories

    191 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Caribbean

Cold Lentil Salad Recipe

Note that total time does not include chilling

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Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 1 Cup brown lentils, uncooked
  • 3 Cups water
  • 1 oz Can pineapple tidbits, drained (but keep the juice) About 2/3 cup packed tidbits
  • 1/2 Cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 Cup red onion, minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 Cup coconut chips

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 Cup pineapple juice (from the can of tidbits)
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce (GF if needed)
  • 1-2 Large jalapenos, roughly chopped, to desired spiciness.
  • 1 1/4 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 + 1/8 tsp ground thyme
  • 1/4 + 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils and stir together the water and lentils in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, turn the heat to medium-low, cover and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.  Drain well and add into a large bowl.
  3. Add all the other salad ingredients, except the coconut chips, into the bowl and stir to combine. 
  4. In a SMALL food processor (mine is 3 cups) process all of the dressing ingredients until the jalapeno is broken down and the dressing is smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
  5. Pour the dressing over the lentils and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours up to overnight so the lentils can absorb the dressing and develop flavor.
  6. When ready to serve, stir in the coconut chips* and DEVOUR!

Notes

  • * You want to add these before serving, so they stay crunchy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28.5g (10%) Protein 8.6g (17%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g Sodium 473mg (20%) Potassium 368mg (11%) Fiber 10.9g (44%) Sugar 7.9g (16%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 18.8mg (21%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6People (1/2 cup per serving)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28.5g 10%
Protein 8.6g 17%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Sodium 473mg 20%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Fiber 10.9g 44%
Sugar 7.9g 16%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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