Grilled Romaine Salad with Lentils + Olive Salsa
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
286 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan
Grilled Romaine Salad with Lentils + Olive Salsa
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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
- 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
Instructions
- For the Lentil Salad: Add all the ingredients into one medium-sized bowl and stir to combine.
- For the Olive Salsa: Add all the ingredients into one medium-sized bowl and stir to combine.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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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