This smashed lentil salad is an easy and healthy recipe, made with fresh veggies, chopped avocado, and crumbled feta. Perfect for quick lunches! Little miss lentil. So young, so misunderstood. Little do they know she's full of protein, fiber, and iron, ready and waiting to pump....YOU up.I'm guilty of neglecting the power of the all mighty lentil once I starting eating meat again, but it has always been my favorite legume. They're cheap, chock full of nutrition, and can transform into dishes faster than you can say animorph. Am I dating myself now? Why This Recipe Works Smashing the lentils gives them a creamier texture, and holds together better.You can add different vegetables depending on what you have on hand, or what is on sale that week.More tahini, lemon juice, or mustard can be added if the mixture is too dry. How To Make Smashed Lentil Salad Recipe Start by rinsing 1 cup of lentils & adding to a pot of boiling water. You can cook the lentils according to the package instructions, but I usually just make sure the lentils are covered by about an inch of water. You can always add more, or drain them once they are fully cooked. Let them cool for a few minutes before adding to a bowl, and mashing with the back of a fork. You'll then want to add the dressing ingredients by mixing in 1 tablespoon of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper.If the mixture seems to ...
Smashed Lentil Salad with Avocado and Feta
