Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Lentil Salad

This salad is super filling, and great as a lunch on its own, or as a side dish.

Salad
1 ½ cups green lentils, cooked according to package directions
3 tbsp crumbled goats cheese
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

Dressing
2 tbsp minced sundried tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp maple syrup
½ tsp salt

Additional Ingredients;
4 cups lettuce, any will do, I used mixed greens


Make dressing in a small dish. Combine salad ingredients in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

Refrigerate lentil salad with dressing for a couple of hours.

Serve on top of the lettuce.