Crunchy Broccoli and Lentil Salad with Dates

Name: Crunchy Broccoli and Lentil Salad with Dates
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ½ cup French green or green lentils ((about 1 ½ cups cooked)); 2 heads broccoli (cut into florets, roughly chopped (about 3-4 cups)); 2 stalks celery (thinly sliced (about 1 cup)); 1 cucumber (peeled, seeds removed, chopped (about 1 cup)); 1 cup chopped fresh herbs ((cilantro, scallions, mint, and/or parsley)); ½ cup chopped dates ( (or other dried fruit)); ½ cup chopped toasted almonds; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; Black pepper; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp ground cumin; ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon; *This salad is really delicious on it’s own or as a side with salmon or grilled chicken.

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This salad takes just minutes to throw together and is packed full of flavor and nutrition. Raw broccoli gets a rough chop and a nice little massage to soft ...

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Ingredients

½ cup French green or green lentils ((about 1 ½ cups cooked))
2 heads broccoli (cut into florets, roughly chopped (about 3-4 cups))
2 stalks celery (thinly sliced (about 1 cup))
1 cucumber (peeled, seeds removed, chopped (about 1 cup))
1 cup chopped fresh herbs ((cilantro, scallions, mint, and/or parsley))
½ cup chopped dates ( (or other dried fruit))
½ cup chopped toasted almonds
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground cumin
⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
*This salad is really delicious on it’s own or as a side with salmon or grilled chicken.