Description
This healthy lentil and spinach salad is packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 6 cups chopped spinach
- 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium cucumber (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon agave syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the lentils according to directions.
- While the lentils simmer, prep and chop the vegetables.
- Divide the spinach, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, and feta cheese into 4 bowls (or toss together in a large salad bowl).
- Drain the lentils, then add to the salads.
- Shake the vinaigrette ingredients together and drizzle over each salad.
- Add any other toppings you want and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or toppings like avocado or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg