High Protein Salad (with warm lentils + chicken)
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High Protein Salad (with warm lentils + chicken)
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This High Protein Salad is made with warm lentils and chicken. It's easy-to-make in only 15 minutes and is a great recipe for meal prep.
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Ingredients
- 2 14-15 oz cans brown lentils, drained and rinsed
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced shallots
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- juice of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- optional toppings: 1x avocado diced or 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- To a large salad bowl add lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, pressed garlic and whisk together to combine. Add the chicken, parsley, mint, green onion, shallot and toss with the dressing. Set aside.
- To a medium frying pan add 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Once warm, turn to medium-low and add the lentils, salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warm.
- Transfer the warmed lentils and any olive oil from the pan to the large salad bowl and toss with all the other ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- While this salad is meat to be served warm, you can prepare your salad as meal prep instead and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- If you like this salad try our Greek Lentil Salad or Warm Butter Beans Recipe
Nutrition Information
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Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29.9g
(10%)
Protein
11.8g
(24%)
Fat
14.6g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.1g
Sodium
588.7mg
(25%)
Fiber
10.5g
(42%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3-4 as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.9g | 10% |
| Protein | 11.8g | 24% |
| Fat | 14.6g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.1g | 51% |
| Sodium | 588.7mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 42% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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