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Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad (Vegan)

January 12, 2016 by Mahy, Updated October 10, 2019 15 Comments

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Mexican Lentil Detox Salad | This easy salad with mangoes, soybeans, cabbage, kale, corn and apple slices is just what the doctor ordered! Serve this easy Mexico-inspired salad with my Green Goddess Guacamole Dressing for a healthy, vegan or paleo meal. | www.twopurplefigs.com | #vegan, #salad, #Mexican, #paleo, #detox, #cleaneating, #easy, #mealprep

This Mexican-Style Detox Salad with mangoes, soybeans, cabbage, kale, corn, and apple slices is just what the doctor ordered! Serve this easy Mexico-inspired salad with my Green Goddess Guacamole Dressing for a healthy, vegan or paleo meal.

Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad topped with creamy guacamole dressing served in a big salad bowl on a rustic dark wood table

So DETOX is kind of a buzzword right now. I meet friends and all I hear is detox, detox, detox. I go to pick up the girls from school, all the moms are into detox. Hubby comes back from work and says everyone asked him what he’s doing to detox. OK, I officially give up, it’s DETOX time for me too!!

I’m ALL for healthy and detox but I’m not for making it feel like a punishment. Therefore,  I’m having myself more of an “ay caramba”- fun detox time thanks to this gorgeous Paleo Vegan Mexican-Style Lentil Detox Salad!

Why this Detox Salad recipe works:

This Vegan Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad recipe is just what the doctor ordered, only made DELICIOUS and satisfying! Tender soft cooked green lentils flavored with cilantro and lime juice, paired with a bunch of kale, sweet corn, sweet tomatoes, crunchy purple cabbage, sweet apples, and mangoes.

This vibrant vegan and paleo Detox Salad is seasoned with a silky-smooth, creamy Guacamole Dressing to perfectly round up the sweetness and textures!

Vegan Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad topped with fresh apples, mangoes, tomatoes and a creamy guacamole dressing served in a big salad bowl on a rustic dark wood table

So take a look at this gorgeous, vibrant, lick-your-plate delicious Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad! Why would this healthy Detox Salad feel like a chore, when it’s actually a pleasure!

Vegan Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad topped with fresh apples, mangoes, tomatoes and a creamy guacamole dressing served in a big salad bowl on a rustic dark wood table

Let’s talk about variations on this Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad!

I like to use different veggies and fruits every time, so I encourage you to substitute pears, cucumbers, onions, white cabbage, soybeans, berries, pomegranate, sliced avocados, roast veggies and more!

If you’re not a kale person, use spinach or salad greens, although if I were you—I would give kale second, third, fourth and a hundred more chances! It’s really good for you, it has a nice bitter taste which offsets it from other salad greens, and it has a nice bite too!

Another thing I love adding to this Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad is nuts—walnuts, almonds, pecans—whatever you have on hand.

Vegan Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad topped with fresh apples, mangoes, tomatoes and a creamy guacamole dressing served in a big salad bowl on a rustic dark wood table

How to make this Mexican-Style Lentil Detox Salad:

Start by cooking the lentils:

The PERFECT way to cook lentils is to start by rinsing your lentils under tap water in a strainer. Make sure the water runs clear before taking them off the strainer. Then, the water ratio I prefer is always 1: 2, so  1 cup lentils will need 2 cups water.

Add the rinsed lentils and water in a pot and bring the water to boil, then lower the heat for about 20-30 mins max. until the lentils are tender. AVOID ever adding salt or lemon juice, or vinegar to the water before cooking the lentils—this will make your lentils hard. ALWAYS add the salt right after the lentils are fully cooked, but still hot enough to absorb the seasoning.

Vegan Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad topped with fresh apples, mangoes, tomatoes and a creamy guacamole dressing served in a big salad bowl on a rustic dark wood table with a side dish of Green Goddess Dressing

For extra flavor, I always add a clove of crushed garlic to my lentil water. You can skip this step or add even more flavor—like onions, herbs, spices (not salt). Once the lentils are fully cooked, I salt them, add in olive oil, juice of half a lime and plenty of minced cilantro. And just like that lentils are done!

In the meantime, you could prepare your veggies and fruits, so that assembling your Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad takes only a minute.

Oh, but what about the Guacamole Dressing?

I like to serve this Lentil Detox Salad with a creamy, dreamy Guacamole Dressing, also known as Green Goddess Dressing. To make it, I use a mini food processor to which  I add a peeled avocado, a bunch of cilantro leaves, a couple of scallions, a pinch of salt, the juice of 1 lime, a teaspoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of water.

Process this Green Goddess Guacamole Dressing and you’re done! This AMAZING bright green dressing is absolutely worth every second and ABSOLUTELY what makes this Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad stand out from the rest!

a fork full of Paleo Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad balanced over a salad bowl

Honestly,  if I had to pick one thing for you not to skip or change in the recipe—it would be the Guacamole Dressing!! PS—I used this dressing before in this 10 min shrimp salad with avocado dressing, another Mexican-style salad worth making on busy weeknights!

Whether you’re detoxing or not, make this really delicious Mexican- Style Lentil Detox Salad and Enjoy! 🙂

Tips for success: 

  • This Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad is all about the lentils—but that’s not to say you can’t go for chickpeas, black beans or white navy beans—or a combo! I really urge you to try the lentils in this Detox Salad!
  • Don’t like guacamole? As an alternative dressing,  a simple splash of lime, olive oil, and salt will work great.
  • As another dressing option can use this honey Greek salad dressing .
Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad. The perfect way to cook lentils and to make the perfect detox salad with a Mexican twist drizzled with an AMAZIG guacamole dressing! Vegan and gluten free. www.twopurplefigs.com
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Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad (Vegan)

This Mexican-Style Detox Salad with mangoes, cabbage, kale and apple slices is just what the doctor ordered! Serve this easy Mexico-inspired salad with my Green Goddess Guacamole Dressing for a healthy, vegan meal.

Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword healthy Mexican salad, lentil salad, salad with avocado dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 430 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves
  • 1 small mango sliced thinly
  • 1 apple sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup purple cabbage sliced
  • 1 cup cooked corn kernels
  • 2 cups sliced fresh kale (stems removed)

For the Guacamole Dressing:

  • 1 avocado peeled and deseeded
  • 3 scallions
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water (use sour cream for a more creamy effect)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  1. Start by rinsing your lentils under tap water in a strainer. Make sure the water runs clear before taking them off the strainer.
  2. Add in the rinsed lentils, garlic clove and water in a pot and bring the water to boil, then lower the heat for about 20-30 mins max. until the lentils are tender.
  3. In the meantime, start preparing your fruits and veggies ( substitutions like pears, cucumbers, onions, white cabbage, soybeans, berries, pomegranate, sliced avocados, roast veggies, spinach or salad greens are great!)
  4. Then make the guacamole dressing: Add in all the ingredients in a small food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if you prefer a thinner dressing, adjusting more salt, lime juice if you prefer and garlic!
  5. Assemble the salad and drizzle the guacamole dressing on top.

Recipe Notes

  • This Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad is all about the lentils—but that’s not to say you can’t go for chickpeas, black beans or white navy beans—or a combo! I really urge you to try the lentils in this Detox Salad!
  • Don't like guacamole? As an alternative dressing,  a simple splash of lime, olive oil, and salt will work great.
  • As another dressing option can use this honey Greek salad dressing .
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Style Lentil Detox Salad (Vegan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 480mg21%
Potassium 1259mg36%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 26g108%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 4160IU83%
Vitamin C 74.2mg90%
Calcium 125mg13%
Iron 6.6mg37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Mexican Lentil Detox Salad | This easy vegan salad with mangoes, soybeans, cabbage, kale, corn and apple slices is just what the doctor ordered! Serve this easy Mexico-inspired salad with my Green Goddess Guacamole Dressing for a healthy paleo meal. | www.twopurplefigs.com | #vegan, #salad, #Mexican, #paleo, #detox, #cleaneating, #easy, #mealprep

 

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  1. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    March 12, 2019 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    I totally agree on detox not needed to be boring! I love this salad and the dressing is amazing. The avocado and cilantro gives such amazing and fresh flavors to the salad!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      So true!

      Reply
  2. Emmeline

    March 12, 2019 at 5:00 am

    5 stars
    Sounds like a super yummy & healthy salad! Will have to try it for lunch one of these days. And that dressing sounds absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks Emmeline!

      Reply
  3. kylee

    March 11, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    I think we can all benefit from a detox!! especially with that green goddess dressing – hello, delicious!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  4. Danielle Wolter

    March 11, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    what an awesome recipe Mahy. I’m so with you on the not wanting to feel like eating healthy is a punishment. Thats why this salad is so great – wonderful delicious flavors!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      Hope you make it!

      Reply
  5. Danielle Wolter

    February 25, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    what am awesome refreshing salad. love the lentils and am drooling over that green goddess dressing. perfect to bring to work with me!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      yes exactly!

      Reply
  6. Tynia

    February 25, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Mahy! This salad looks so refreshing. I can definitely see myself making this for my spring detox regime. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      YES Tynia!!

      Reply
  7. Reem

    January 13, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    This salad is worth to die for. I did slight changes, replaced the lentil with chick peas and added Sumag instead of the red peppers flakes. I LOVE IT

    Reply
    • Mahy

      January 14, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Fabulous!! Even though you went for the cheat option 😉 I can imagine the sumac gave it an extra tang too! So happy you liked this!!

      Reply
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