(5.0⭐️) 💚
This salad is actually enjoyable, the lentil hummus base makes it so incredibly moreish. The best part about this is that it's a respectable amount of calories with a shining list of good whole-foods and greens.
At A Glance
| Quick | Look |
|---|---|
| Serves | 4 |
| Time | 1 hrs 30 mins |
| Calories | 598 kcal/serving |
What You'll Need
Lentil Hummus
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Green lentils | 200g |
| Olive Oil | 40ml |
| Tahini | 50g |
| Lemon | x1 |
| Garlic cloves | x6 |
| Coriander | - |
| Parsley | - |
| Mint | just a pinch |
Dressing
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red wine vinegar | 4 tablespoons |
| Dijon mustard | 2 tablespoons |
| Olive Oil | 10ml |
| Lemon | x1 |
Salad
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Quinoa | 250g |
| Cherry tomatoes | 250g |
| Cucumber | 1x |
| Little gem lettuce | 1x |
| Avocado | 1x |
| Coriander | - |
| Mint | just a pinch |
Method
Lentil Hummus (1 hour)
- Rinse the lentils in cold water, cook according to instructions, drain and cool.
- Once cool, in a food processor, add the following and blend until smooth:
- cooked lentils
- 40ml olive oil
- 1/4 cup (50ml) cold water
- 50g tahini
- juice of one lemon
- 6 garlic cloves
- handful of parsley
- handful of coriander
- pinch of mint
- salt and pepper to taste
add more water for a looser consistency.
- All done, leave aside for service.
Salad Preparation (30 mins)
- Rinse and cook the quinoa according to instructions. Once done, leave aside to cool.
- Dressing: Whisk together:
- 4 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- 10ml olive oil
- juice of one lemon
- some salt and pepper
- Chop up the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, and avocado how you like. Roughly dice some coriander and a little bit of mint.
- Mix together the salad veggies, quinoa, herbs, and dressing in a large bowl.
Service
- On each plate, divide up the lentil hummus and spread evenly across the bottom – gourmet style.
- Dish the salad mix on top of the hummus.
Put some mixed seeds on top if you're feeling special.
Notes
Best to make the lentil hummus first so its ready to go for service. You can even make the hummus in advance so making the salad on the day is that much easier.
Butterfly and fry some chicken for extra PROTEIN.