The combination of foods rich in Vitamin C with iron-rich foods improves the absorption of non-heme iron.

PREP 20 min / COOK 0 / SERVES 4

• INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c cooked LENTILS
  • 1 small diced fresh TOMATO
  • 1/2 c raw baby SPINACH
  • 1/4 c PUMPKIN SEEDS
  • 1/2 c dried chopped APRICOT
  • VINAIGRETTE

• DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large bowl, combine LENTILS, TOMATOES, SPINACH, PUMPKIN SEEDS, and APRICOTS
  2. Drizzle VINAIGRETTE over salad
  3. Stir ingredients well and let sit 15 minutes beore serving