Grilled Romaine Salad with Lentils + Olive Salsa

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6

  • Calories

    286 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean, Vegan

Grilled Romaine Salad with Lentils + Olive Salsa

This easy-to-make grilled romaine salad recipe is topped with lentils and a flavorful olive salsa. A great quick lunch or meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large heads of romaine lettuce cut into halves (4 pieces)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

For the Lentil Salad:

  • 1 400 mL can of lentils
  • 1 medium-sized cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Olive Salsa:

  • 1 cup olives finely chopped, black or green will work great, pitted
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. capers optional
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Toppings: 

  • 1/4 cup vegan feta
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Instructions

  1. For the Lentil Salad: Add all the ingredients into one medium-sized bowl and stir to combine.
  2. For the Olive Salsa: Add all the ingredients into one medium-sized bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Brush your romaine halves with a little bit of olive oil and dust with some salt and pepper.  Cook the lettuce cut side down on a hot skillet for around 2 minutes or until charred.
  4. To plate, begin by adding the lettuce cut side up, topping with the lentil salad, then olive salsa, and crumble on a generous amount of vegan feta!
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Lentils: If you do not have lentils on hand or don't like lentils then use Chickpeas, White Beans, or any other legumes you enjoy.  Please note this will change the dietary information below.
  • Vinegar: You can use apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or lemon if you do not have white vinegar.
  • Vegetables: Have fun with the vegetables in the salad.  Make it your own, inspire yourself!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6 Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37.3g (12%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10.1g (16%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Sodium 468.1mg (20%) Fiber 6.7g (27%) Sugar 2.6g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6
Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37.3g 12%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 10.1g 16%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Sodium 468.1mg 20%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Sugar 2.6g 5%

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

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