Chicken and Lentil Salad Recipe

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Chicken and Lentil Salad
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Directions:

  1. Add lentils to a medium saucepan; add 2 cups cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes (taste for doneness).
  3. When done, drain and set aside.
  4. To make the dressing: add lemon juice to a small bowl.
  5. Whisk in the turmeric, curry powder, and cinnamon.
  6. Add in salt and pepper to taste; whisk until all seasonings have dissolved.
  7. Slowly add in the oil, whisk as you pour, until an emulsion forms.
  8. Core and coarsely chop the apple; toss with lemon juice.
  9. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chicken, warm lentils, apple, onion, and walnuts.
  10. Pour the dressing over the mixture; toss gently to coat.
  11. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours or serve immediately.
  12. Serve salad on red leaf lettuce leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.15 Kcal (1964 kJ)
Calories from fat 327.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.38g 56%
Cholesterol 28.61mg 10%
Sodium 355.69mg 15%
Potassium 407.76mg 9%
Total Carbs 21.52g 7%
Sugars 0.86g 3%
Dietary Fiber 6.54g 26%
Protein 16.68g 33%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 32.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 380.99 Kcal (1595 kJ)
Calories from fat 265.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.54g 56%
Cholesterol 23.24mg 10%
Sodium 288.86mg 15%
Potassium 331.14mg 9%
Total Carbs 17.47g 7%
Sugars 0.7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5.31g 26%
Protein 13.55g 33%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 9%
Iron 2mg 14%
Calcium 26mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

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