Avocado Lentil Salad with Cilantro Curry Dressing
This healthy avocado lentil salad with cilantro curry dressing is full of fiber, protein, vitamins, and bright flavors. It’s made with pre-cooked lentils, creamy avocado, crunchy vegetables, and a bright and earthy vinaigrette. This salad is easy to make and great for meal prep, making it an excellent option for weekday lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Lentil Salad
- 1 pound pre-cooked lentils we use store-bought steamed lentils
- 1 cup diced carrots about 2 carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumbers about 2 to 3 Persian cucumbers
- 1 diced yellow, orange, or red bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- ¼ red onion diced
- 1 avocado diced
Cilantro Curry Dressing
- 1 cup cilantro
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (use maple syrup to keep this vegan)
- 1 tsp spicy brown mustard
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a high sided container and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, you can blend everything in a regular blender.1 cup cilantro, ⅓ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp spicy brown mustard, 1 tsp curry powder, ½ tsp sea salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
- In a large bowl, add the lentils, carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.1 pound pre-cooked lentils, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced cucumbers, 1 diced yellow, orange, or red bell pepper, ¼ red onion
- Mix the dressing into the salad, then fold in the avocado.1 avocado
Notes
If making ahead of time, dice the avocado and mix it in right before serving so that it doesn't turn brown.