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Cool Caribbean Salad
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Ingredients
½ c. dry lentils, rinsed
½ c. finely chopped cilantro or to taste
1 ½ c. water
½ c. finely chopped red onion
1 c. diced fresh pineapple
Dressing Ingredients
2 T. balsamic vinegar
½ tsp. grated lime zest
¼ c. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
¼ tsp. salt or to taste
2 T. peanut oil
Directions
Combine lentils and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients; in a serving bowl, combine cooked lentils with pineapple, cilantro and red onion. Stir in the dressing. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container
2-3
Amount Per Serving
Calories
Calories From Fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Sugars
Protein
Vitamin A
%
•
Vitamin C
%
Calcium
%
•
Iron
%
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories
2,000
2,2500
Total Fat
Less than
65g
80g
Saturated Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
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