28’s Home Nutrition Program (portions based on our Women’s ‘Healthy Weight Maintenance’ Eating Plan)

Nutty Lentil Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Lunch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Birds Eye cauliflower & broccoli rice
  • 3/4 cup lentils drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon pepitas roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon slivered almonds
  • 1/2 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yoghurt
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Method
 

  1. Place frozen Birds Eye Cauliflower & Broccoli Rice in a microwave safe dish. Cook uncovered on HIGH for 5 minutes, stirring halfway. Set aside to cool.
  2. Add the lentils, red onion, nuts, seeds and fresh herbs, fruit and lemon juice to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir through the rice once cooled.
  3. Mix the yoghurt, honey and cumin together in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine.

Posted by Sam Wood

Father and husband, on a mission to help people move more, eat better and make a positive change to their lives. Sam Wood has over 20 years experience as a personal trainer and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts and media commentators in the health & fitness industry. Sam is the founder and personal trainer of 28, Australia’s #1 home fitness and nutrition program, and he's also the proud owner of Australia’s largest personal training studio, The Woodshed, based in Brighton, Melbourne.