High Protein Salad

Welcome Back to Episode 5/10, Season 2 Of Greek Blue Zone. Today we are making a Delicious Warm Lentil Salad.


TRY THIS WARM LENTIL SALAD AT HOME!


INGREDIENTS —


2 14-15 oz cans of 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 —


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.
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