Strawberry, Mango & Lentil Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Salads.
The combination of sweet and silky mango and avocado, slightly tangy tomatoes and strawberries in a balsamic dressing makes this a multi-dimensional salad. When left just the slightest bit crunchy, lentils taste similar to nuts. 

Strawberry, Mango & Lentil Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
1/2 cup dry lentils
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
2 cups grape tomatoes or small cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium mango, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (1 cup)
1 medium avocado, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (1 cup)

Directions

1. In large pot of boiling water, cook lentils 20 minutes or until tender but not mushy; drain.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Add warm lentils, toss to combine.

3. Add strawberries, tomatoes, mango and avocado and toss again. Serve at room temperature or chilled. 

Source: wholehealthmd.com