Fresh Garden Lentil Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Difficulty: 1 (1 - 5)
- Categories: Appetizers Dinner Gluten Free Lunch Mediterranean Salads Side Dishes
A nutritious and flavorful salad made with lentils, cauliflower, chard, and lettuce, tossed in a creamy vegan yoghurt dressing. This vibrant and wholesome dish combines protein-packed lentils with fresh, crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, it's easy to prepare and full of delicious flavors, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower and cut it into small florets. Cook the cauliflower in boiling water for about 5-7 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain and let cool.
- If using dried lentils, cook them according to package instructions until tender. Drain and let cool. If using canned lentils you need 200g, drain and rinse them.
- Wash the chard thoroughly and chop it into pieces.
- Wash and chop the lettuce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 150 grams of vegan yoghurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cooked cauliflower, chopped chard, and cooked lentils.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with additional salt to taste. Add freshly ground black pepper if desired.
- Serve the salad immediately, or for best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your nutritious and flavorful Lentil and Cauliflower Salad with Chard and Lettuce!
Nutrition Facts
4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (300 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8 g
10%
Saturated Fat 1 g
5%
Trans Fat 0 g
0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 400 mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 20 g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4 g
16%
Total Sugars 2 g
4%
Protein 3 g
6%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
Calcium 50 mg
4%
Iron 2 mg
11%
Potassium 500 mg
14%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily
diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically