Description
Elevate your meal prep routine with this Healthy High-Protein Meal-Prep Salad, a nutritious and satisfying dish designed for busy lifestyles. Packed with protein-rich lentils and kamut, this salad serves as a hearty base that you can customize with colorful vegetables like kale and cabbage. The creamy tahini dressing ties everything together with its rich flavor, while the optional toppings of pumpkin seeds and hemp hearts add delightful crunch and healthy fats. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to four days, making it an ideal choice for meal prepping. Enjoy this nutrient-dense dish throughout the week to support your health and wellness goals.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup uncooked French lentils
- 1 cup uncooked kamut
- 1 medium bunch kale, chopped
- 1/2 medium red cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup tahini (dressing)
- Optional: pumpkin seeds, capers, garlic
Instructions
- Cook lentils and kamut according to package instructions until al dente; strain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, sauté chopped kale, cabbage, green onions, garlic in olive oil for about 3 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Combine cooked grains and lentils with sautéed vegetables in a large bowl; stir in optional toppings.
- In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together tahini, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, dried herbs, cold water, and lemon juice to taste.
- Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg