SWEET POTATO LENTIL SALAD

Sweet Potato Lentil Salad

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Sweet Potato Lentil Salad

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 small sweet potatoes
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 3/4 c dried brown or green lentils
  • 1 1/2 c chicken broth
  • 2 large handfuls of spinach
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 c pine nuts

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Cook the lentils in the chicken broth.  Stop the cooking just before done so they stay firm in the salad.  Chill.  
  • Cut the sweet potatoes in even 1/2” pieces and rub with coconut oil, then place on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.  Cool before tossing with the salad. 
  • Place all the dressing ingredients in a 2-quart bowl, stir, then add the spinach, celery, sweet potatoes, and lentils.  Stir and serve with cheese and nuts sprinkled on top.