Author Notes: This salad was created for a summer day trip – an adventure that included a long hike out through the woods to the edge of the sea. It needed to be something that didn’t require refrigeration, could stand a little jostling, and would still taste amazing when we reached our destination. It definitely fits the bill, and we’ve used it again and again for summer excursions. —EatSimplyEatWell
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Cook the Beluga Lentils
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1
cup beluga lentils, rinsed
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3
cups water
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1/2
teaspoon salt
Prepare salad ingredients
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3/4
cup loosely packed parsley, roughly chopped
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1/4
cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
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1/2
red onion, diced
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1
medium red sweet pepper, chopped
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1
ripe avocado, chopped
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juice of one lemon
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3
tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Cook the Beluga Lentils
- Combine the ingredients in a small pot. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer; and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove lentils from heat and drain through a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse thoroughly in cold water and shake the sieve a few times to remove excess moisture.
Prepare salad ingredients
- While the lentils cook, combine all remaining salad ingredients in a medium size bowl. Stir well to combine and let them sit until the lentils are ready.
- Add the drained, cooled lentils and toss a few times with a spoon to combine thoroughly. Enjoy!