Lentil and Chicken Salad

Name: Lentil and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken breast; 200 g green lentils; 2 pcs carrots; 2 stalks celery; 0.5 cup red onion; 60 ml lemon juice; 45 ml olive oil; 15 g Dijon mustard; 20 g parsley; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

A hearty and flavorful salad combining shredded chicken, cooked lentils, and chopped vegetables with a lemon vinaigrette.

Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 385
Protein: 42 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbs: 23 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken breast600 g
green lentils200 g
carrots2 pcs
celery2 stalks
red onion0.5 cup
lemon juice60 ml
olive oil45 ml
Dijon mustard15 g
parsley20 g
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

6 steps

Boil the green lentils in water for 20 minutes until tender, then drain.
Poach the chicken breast in simmering water for 15 minutes, cool, and shred.
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Dice the carrots, celery, and red onion finely.
Combine the shredded chicken, cooked lentils, diced vegetables, and chopped parsley in a large bowl.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine.