Lentil and Carrot Salad
The earthy flavour of the lentils is perfectly complemented by the sweetness of the carrot, the freshness of the salad greens and the punchy balsamic dressing. It's a great balance of protein, healthy carbs and fats which will keep you full for the afternoon.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon balsamic oil
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 240 g cooked green or brown lentils
- 2 carrots grated
- 2 handfuls salad greens eg lettuce, spinach, leaf beet, herbs
Instructions
- Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and seasoning to a serving bowl and mix well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and toss until well mixed. Enjoy!
Notes
Any salad greens will work in this recipe. I used a mix of red and green lettuce, with some leaf beet and sorrel. Spinach would also be lovely, and if you have some herbs, basil or parsley would work well.
Add extra salad ingredients if you like. You could try red pepper, cherry tomatoes, mange tout or cucumber. Avocado also works very well with this combination of ingredients.
If you'd prefer a spicier dressing, add some garlic powder, mustard, ground cumin or turmeric. You could also make the dressing with chilli oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 33.8gProtein: 11.6gFat: 14.5gSaturated Fat: 2.1gFiber: 11.9gSugar: 7.3g
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