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Lentil Caprese Salad

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    Salad

    2 cups (500 mL) chopped baby kale or spinach

    1½ cups (375 mL) halved cherry tomatoes

    1 cup (250 mL) bocconcini cheese, sliced (200g container, drained/rinsed)

    1 cup (250 mL) cooked lentils

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely sliced basil

    1 (whole) green onion, sliced thinly

    Dressing

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) olive oil

    1 tsp (5 mL) whole grain mustard

    ¼ tsp coarse black pepper

    to taste sea salt


Directions

  1. Combine the kale, tomatoes, cheese, lentils, basil, and onion together in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and season with salt.
  3. Just before serving, toss the salad with the dressing.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 3/4 cup (175 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 280
  • Total Fat 19 g
  • Saturated Fat 7 g
  • Cholesterol 30 mg
  • Carbohydrates 16 g
  • Dietary Fibre 5 g
  • Sugar 4 g
  • Protein 12 g
  • Sodium 210 mg
  • Potassium 388 mg
  • Folate 113 mcg