Lentil Taco Salad
This is one of our favorite summer meals. This salad can be made to your particular preferences. Use whatever whole grain you prefer and as many toppings as you like. We like to put down a base of brown rice, top with lentils, salad greens, mango salsa and Cilantro Avocado Salad Dressing. We think the mango salsa is the best part about this meal.
Lentil Taco Salad
1 cup whole green/brown lentils
2 1/2 cups water *see notes
2 Tbsp. RealTaste Vida seasoning
Salad Greens
Cooked Brown Rice or another grain
Cilantro Avocado Salad Dressing, optional
1. In a small pot, bring lentils and water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
3. Mix in Vida seasoning and serve over brown rice and top with salad greens, Mango Avocado Salsa and Cilantro Avocado Dressing, if desired.
NOTES
The brightness and tang of the Mango Avocado Salsa really complements the lentils. Give it a try, I think you'll like it; however, if you prefer a traditional salsa give this one, or this one a try.
If you have a sensitive stomach, try soaking the lentils first, following the instructions here. Drain and rinse well and follow the instructions above, reducing the cooking water to 2 cups.
You may need to adjust the water amount depending on the size of pot you use; a larger surface area evaporates faster. Add a little bit more water if it gets too dry, or drain if there's too much left at the end of cook time.
MAKE EVEN HEALTHIER
Use organic ingredients.
Soak Lentils for 4-8 hours.