"My friend Olga makes a lentil salad that nobody can stop eating. Yes, lentils. A salad. I can feel your skepticism through this computer screen (it’s my single superpower) but please feel ass…..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups cooked, cooled small green, brown, or black lentils [see Note at end]
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One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
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1/2 a large or 1 small white onion, chopped
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1 to 2 fresh jalapeños, to taste, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 lime, juiced, plus more to taste
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1 large firm-ripe avocado, diced
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2 cups (about a 12-ounce package) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
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Hot sauce, to taste
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Tortilla chips for serving (optional)