Lentil, Tomato, & Mixed Greens Salad with Avocado

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 718.7
  • Total Fat: 51.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 471.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.6 g
  • Protein: 14.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Lentil, Tomato, & Mixed Greens Salad with Avocado calories by ingredient


Introduction

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1 fruit without skin and seeds Avocados, California (Haas)
    .50 cup Lentils
    4 serving Green Onion (fresh-1 stalk)
    5 oz Salad, Fresh Express - Spring Mix Salad Mix
    1 large whole (3" dia) Red Ripe Tomatoes
    2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 dash Salt
    1 dash Pepper, black
    1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
    .25 tsp Dijon Mustard (Great Value)
    2 serving Garlic, minced in jar (1/2 tsp= 1 clove) (by AFULLERJOURNEY)
    1 tsp Italian Seasoning
    2 roll (3-1/2" dia) Hard Rolls (includes kaiser)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Rinse lentils under cold water and transfer to a small sauce pan. Add 1 cup of water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender; 15-20 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 garlic (save the rest for the salad), 2 TBSP EVOO, and Italian seasoning. Spoon mixture onto halved rolls and place in oven cut side up. Bake until crusty, 10-12 minutes.

In a small bowl, prepare dressing by whisking together remailing garlic, 3 TBSP EVOO, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

Wash and dry greens. Wash, dry, and cut tomato into wedges. Half and pit avocado; scoop out and medium dice. Wash, trim root end and chop green onions. Transfer everything to a large bowl.

Drain lentils and add to bowl. Toss salad. Serve.


Serving Size: Makes 2 servings

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIAMSGMA1.