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Curried Lentil Chickpea Salad

Chickpea and lentil salad spiced with curry powder is flavorful and loaded with plant-based protein.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed*
  • 3 large leaves kale chopped
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 navel orange zested and peeled into sections
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Add lentils to a pot and cover with 2 inches of water. Cover and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils have softened, but are still al dente, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain any excess water and transfer lentils to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the chickpeas and kale to the mixing bowl with the lentils. Add in the curry powder, sea salt, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, and orange zest. Toss well until everything is well-combined.
  3. Toss in the peeled orange, dried cranberries, feta, and red onion. Add sea salt and/or additional curry powder to taste. Serve alongside your favorite entree, or enjoy as a meal.

Notes

  • *If using dry chickpeas, you're looking for just under 2 cups of cooked chickpeas

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 819mg (34%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 819mg 34%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.