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High Protein Salad (with warm lentils + chicken)

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 -4 as a side salad
Calories: 284 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.