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Cool Caribbean Salad Printer Friendly 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