LENTIL AVOCADO SALAD

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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Extra-virgin olive oil
2 ribs celery, finely diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1/4 sweet onion, finely diced
2 cups French green lentils, picked over for stones and rinsed
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon agave syrup
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
1 avocado, pitted and diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots and onions, and sweat for 5 minutes while stirring. Add the lentils and cover with 2 inches of water. Stir in the bay leaf and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and season with salt and pepper. Discard the bay leaf and cool.
  • While the lentils are cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, agave, red pepper, lemon juice and zest and some salt and pepper. Slowly stream in 3 tablespoons oil while continuously whisking. Pour the vinaigrette over the cooled lentils then fold in the diced avocado and cranberries. Pour into a bowl, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve.

Antonio Reed
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I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Syvahna Sicard
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Overall, I was disappointed with this salad.


Ogunba Oluwaseun
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I think this salad would be better with a different type of cheese.


Hania Sohail
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The lentils were a bit too al dente for my taste.


Gonga Gorge
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I found this salad to be a bit bland.


shamim yami
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


Tara maite Henandez
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I used a different type of dressing, but the salad was still delicious.


Robert Bigusu
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a little extra protein.


Niruta Kathayat
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Aqeel Baba
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind.


Shâröñ SåHä
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Isabella Ness
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I love the addition of avocado to this salad. It makes it so creamy and rich.


A Den
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.


Aliyu Haruna
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success.


Scott Sheffield
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The dressing is amazing! It's so flavorful and tangy.


Zainabbaloch Baloch
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Devanand Sah
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so healthy and delicious.


Ah Gi
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Hazel Matroos
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This salad was an absolute delight! The combination of lentils, avocado, and dressing was perfect.