We sometimes feel that we need to always have meat, carbohydrates and vegetables when we sit down to eat for meals. But sometimes preparing simple meals can give us all the nutrients and balance necessary for our bodies to function optimally. Here is a simple salad that I made without having a "traditional salad". It was tasty and nutritious. Enjoy!
Lentil Salad
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| Lentil Salad |
Serves 8
· Ingredients:
o For
Salad:
§ 2
cups black or green lentils
§ 6
sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped
§ 1
sprig thyme, finely chopped
§ 1
bay leaf
o For
Dressing:
§ 1/4
cup Dijon mustard
§ 1/4
cup red wine vinegar
§ 2
tbs extra virgin olive oil
§ 3
shallots, peeled and thickly sliced
§ Salt
and freshly ground pepper to taste
· Instructions:
o Put
the lentils in a large pot and cover them with 1 to 2 inches of water. Add the
parsley, thyme and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and
simmer 15 minutes, until lentils are tender but not mushy.
o When
the lentils are simmering, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and
whisk briskly.
o When
the lentils are cooked, drain, then toss with the dressing. Serve warm
· Nutrition
(per serving, 1 cup):
o 204
calories, 4g fat (0.6g saturated), 14g protein, 29g carbohydrates, 15g fiber,
48mg sodium.
This is a meal that you can eat at lunch or dinner either by itself or with a side of brown rice or protein (tofu, meat or fish) or small side dishes of both to compliment the salad itself. Try it and I'm sure you will like it.
Share what your experience is in making this dish and any variations to it you may have made.
Thanks for reading.
Dr. Pigott
NEXT LEVEL Personal Fitness Systems
This is a meal that you can eat at lunch or dinner either by itself or with a side of brown rice or protein (tofu, meat or fish) or small side dishes of both to compliment the salad itself. Try it and I'm sure you will like it.
Share what your experience is in making this dish and any variations to it you may have made.
Thanks for reading.
Dr. Pigott
NEXT LEVEL Personal Fitness Systems
