Jul 19, 2021 7:35:58 PM • Carly Hanellin
Switch up your salad routine and add this hearty salad to your list of 'make ahead' lunch ideas.
This salad includes a sweet and tangy homemade dressing with very simple ingredients. Then, gets tossed with lentils, crisp colorful vegetables, toasted almonds, and golden raisins - over a bed of heart-healthy spinach. To make life a little easier, we suggest cooking the lentils and tossing them with the veggies and dressing in advance. Save it in the fridge and serve it over spinach right before enjoying.
Make this protein filled, plant-based salad using the full recipe down below!
Eat Well.
Spinach-Lentil Salad w/ Toasted Almonds
| SERVES 2 SERVINGS |
| PREP TIME 10 MINS |
| COOK TIME 25 MINS |
Ingredients
| Sunflower Oil | 1 1/2 tbsp |
| Apple Cider Vinegar | 1 tbsp |
| Maple Syrup | 1/8 tsp |
| Dijon Mustard | 1/4 tsp |
| Garlic | 1/4 each |
| Kosher Salt | 1/8 tsp |
| Cooked Lentils | 5 oz |
| Red Onion - 1/4" dice | 2 tbsp |
| Cucumber - 1/2" dice | 1/2 cup |
| Red Bell Pepper - 1/2" dice | 1/4 cup |
| Celery - 1/2" dice | 1/2 cup |
| Parsley - chopped | 1 1/4 tbsp |
| Golden Raisins | 1 1/4 tbsp |
| Slivered Almonds - lightly toasted | 1 1/4 tbsp |
| Baby Spinach | 2 oz |
Directions
1. Dressing: Combine all ingredients using a whisk and blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
2. Cook lentils according to packages instructions. Make sure they are completely drained. In large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, onion, cucumber, peppers, celery and toss with dressing.
3. Add parsley, golden raisins and almonds. Taste for seasoning.
4. Serve on top of greens. Garnish salad with almonds.