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Braised Lentil Salad with Roasted Kabocha, Arugula, and Avocado

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This is the perfect way to use leftover braised lentils and roasted squash. Feel free to add whatever seeds or vegetables you have on hand.

Serves 1

½ cup braised lentils

1 large handful arugula

flesh from ¼ roasted kabocha squash

½ avocado, diced or sliced

handful toasted pumpkin seeds

pinch sea salt

for the dressing:

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

¼ cup olive oil

salt and pepper

1. To make the dressing, whisk together Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. In a steady stream, whisk in the olive oil.

2. Combine the lentils, arugula, squash, and avocado in a large bowl.

3. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and sea salt and serve with dressing.