Avocado Mango And Lentil Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Avocado Mango And Lentil Salad

• Dry Lentils
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Grape Tomatoes
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 ripe avocado, diced

How to Make Avocado Mango And Lentil Salad

1. Rinse 1 cup of red lentils under cold water.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender but still firm. Drain well.
3. While the lentils are cooking, prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
4. Dice 1 ripe mango and 1 ripe avocado. Chop 1 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes.
5. Add the cooked lentils to the dressing. Gently toss to coat.
6. Add the diced mango, avocado, and tomatoes to the lentil mixture. Toss gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix, as the avocado may become mushy.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges (optional).