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Easy Lentil Salad: Packed with Protein, Iron & Fiber!
Here is a healthy, hearty, and colourful salad that is sure to brighten up your winters.
This protein-packed Moong Dal Salad is:
- High in protein, iron, and fiber
- Delicious and vibrant
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- Meal-prep friendly - lasts 3-4 days in the fridge!
This salad is Great as a Packed lunch and so good for Get-togethers and Picnics!
Plus: It's
gluten-free, oil-free, and stays fresh and crisp
Don't forget to tag me @kanikas__kitchen if you make it - I can't wait to see your creations!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1cup diced beetroot (I use steamed beetroot from the grocer)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Steamed Whole Moong Dal (soak the dal overnight and then cook the next morning)
- 1 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
- Mix everything together in a bowl and enjoy this really healthy and good looking salad all week.
- To store: refrigerate in air tight containers
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