Lentil and avocado salad
This super easy lentil and avocado salad is a lovely, slightly spicy salad, which is super healthy, vegan, low-carb and high in fibre. Serve it on a piece of sourdough toast or with brown rice, buckwheat or bulgar wheat. Alternatively, you can serve it as a side dish with grilled fish, pork chops or beef steak.
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse and drain the lentils, then put them in a bowl.
- Finely chop the spring onions, chilli and bell pepper or radishes. Add these to the lentils.
- Peel the avocado, then cut the flesh into small chunks. Add these to the lentils, then pour over the oil & lime juice. Toss well.
- Add the minced garlic, spices, chipotle or tomato paste, salt & pepper. Toss gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning, lime juice and spices to your liking.
- Just before serving, fold in the chopped herbs of your choice.