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Lemony lentil salad with chicken

A salad that’s as light as it is satisfying! This chicken salad is a perfect gluten-free option, loaded with protein, vegies and zesty goodness. Meal-prep it or make it for dinner—it’s bound to be a hit!

  • Time to make: 20 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 600g skinless chicken breast
  • 400g can no-added-salt lentils, rinsed, drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 lemon, juice and finely grated zest
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 small green capsicum, quartered, roughly chopped
  • 80g baby spinach leaves
  • 2 small baby gem lettuces, leaves separated
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Season chicken with salt and pepper and spray with oil. Heat a chargrill pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes each side until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to rest.

    2 In a large bowl, combine lentils, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, mustard and celery. Season and mix well.

    3 Slice chicken. Add capsicum and spinach to lentils. Toss to combine. Divide lettuce between serving plates and add lentil salad and chicken.

    HFG tip

    Top with a little crumbled feta if desired.

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