Creamy Lentil Salad

This is a great salad to serve any time you need a fast and easy meal. See below for some easy ideas to create meals in minutes using this creamy lentil salad.

2-3 Servings

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5 Ingredients Needed:

cooked lentils - 1 1/2 cups

scallions - 1/2 cup diced

1/2 ripe avocado - cut into cubes

croutons - 2/3 cup (plain or flavored may be used)

red wine vinegar - as desired to moisten the salad

Make Ahead:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils
(1 (15oz) can of lentils may be used to save time -
(rinse and drain before using)

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1. Place all the salad ingredients in a bowl and toss well to combine. Adjust the vinegar to taste.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss again.

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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:

** Pasta Meal:

• Serve Salad: scooped into red cabbage leaves
• Side Dish: warm cooked couscous seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon pepper or

• Serve Salad: over warm, cooked pasta (rotini, farfalle or macaroni) or noodles (rice, udon or egg noodles)
• Side Dish: steamed vegetables of choice

** Salad with Bread:

• Serve Salad: over thick slices of tomatoes sprinkled with a little salt and pepper and shaved parmesan cheese
• Side Dish: warm bread sticks or whole grain rolls

** Soup and Salad:

• Serve Salad: in bowls lined with mixed salad greens
• Side Dish: a warm bowl of vegetable, chicken or tomato soup or a cold soup like gazpacho (this makes a quick and light summer meal)

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Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Red Wine Vinegar: try Seasoned Rice Vinegar or Low-Fat Plain Yogurt or All Natural Bottled Italian Dressing

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