Lentil Salad

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Lentil Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with plant-based protein, this Lentil Salad combines tender lentils, creamy ricotta, crisp vegetables, and crunchy walnuts with a zesty lemon-mustard dressing. It’s a wholesome, flavourful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or a nutritious side.

  • Total Time: 35-55 Minutes
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients 

  • 400g can brown lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • ½ cup walnuts, raw or lightly toasted to your liking
  • ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 250g low fat ricotta (or cottage cheese or goat cheese if preferred)
  • 4 spring onions thinly sliced
  • 250g baby spinach

Dressing Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Method:

  1. Combine the spring onion, dill and lentils in a serving bowl
  2. Add half of the ricotta and gently mix through
  3. Add the spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes and the remaining ricotta
  4. Prepare the dressing by whisking the mustard, lemon juice and oil
  5. Dress the salad and top with walnuts

Notes

CCA’s recipes are not tailored to individual requirements. Please review recipes to ensure they are appropriate for you from an IBD and broader diet perspective. If you think the consumption of certain foods leads to uncomfortable digestive or other symptoms, please speak to your health care professional. Consider connecting with a specialist GutSmart Dietitian and/or Psychologist.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
  • Diet: Vegetarian
Quantity Per Serving (100 g)Quantity Per 100 g
Energy Kilojoules3019 kJ522 kJ
Energy Calories722 Cal125 Cal
Protein35.2 g6.1 g
Fat, Total39.2 g6.8 g
– Saturated5.5 g0.9 g
– Unsaturated31.3 g5.4 g
– Trans0.2 g0.0 g
Carbohydrate46.2 g8.0 g
– Sugars10.5 g1.8 g
Dietary Fibre16.8 g2.9 g
Sodium935 mg162 mg
Calcium441 mg76 mg
Iron7.3 mg1.3 mg

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