Lentil Tabouli Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)
Fresh lentil tabouli salad packed with herbs, veggies, and protein. A healthy meal prep lunch full of Mediterranean flavor.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Meal prep containers or airtight containers
- Vegetable chopper (optional)
- Pot for cooking lentils (if needed)
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 12 oz Steamed Lentils
- 3 Large Bell Peppers Chopped Orange or Red
- 3 cups roma tomatoes chopped
- ½ Red Onion finely diced and rinsed
- 1 bunch Parsley Chopped
- 1 bunch Scallions Chopped
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Juice Lemon
- Salt and Pepper To taste
- Arugula optional
Protein
- 12 oz Rotisserie Chicken, divided (3 oz per bowl)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lentils- If using dried lentils instead of pre-steamed lentils, cook according to package directions until tender but not mushy. Allow them to cool before assembling the salad.
- Assemble the Salad- In a large bowl, add steamed lentils, chopped bell peppers, roma tomatoes, red onion, parsley, scallions, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss until everything is well combined.
- Portion for Meal Prep- Divide the lentil tabouli salad evenly into four airtight containers. Top each container with rotisserie chicken or hard boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Serve- Optional: Add fresh arugula right before serving for extra greens and fresh flavor. Enjoy on its own, with pita bread, or alongside Mediterranean dishes.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 48gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 1459mgFiber: 30gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 4357IUVitamin C: 147mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 7mg
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