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Lentil & Chickpea Salad with Creamy Lemon Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1½ cups green lentils, cooked
- ¼ cup dried cherries
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1. In a jar or container with tight fitting lid, add dressing ingredients. Place on lid and shake.
- 2. Then, in a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, lentils and dried cherries. (Everything can be done ahead up to this point).
- 3. When you are ready to serve, pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss. Then stir in the cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutritional information
- Per Serving (125g)
- Calories 275
- Protein 7.5g
- Carbohydrates 36.5g
- Fibre 6.4g
- Sugars 4.1g
- Fat 11.7g
- Cholesterol 0.5mg
- Potassium 336mg
- Sodium 26.1mg
- Vitamin A 0%
- Vitamin C 8%
- Calcium 3%
- Folate 13%
- Iron 75%
- Zinc 3%
Servings:
5 - 6
Hidden Healthy Superstars
Exotic, foreign foods are sometimes perceived as healthier for us. But you really don’t need to look far to find healthy options. Locally grown in Canada, Canadian Lentils are budget-friendly, nutritious staples that offer an array of health benefits.
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