Nutty Lentil Salad

28’s Home Nutrition Program (portions based on our Women’s ‘Healthy Weight Maintenance’ Eating Plan)
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 1

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.