Lentil & Chicken Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

Makes: 
6
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
2 Qt./1.8L Sauce Pan with Cover
medium mixing bowl
large mixing bowl
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Contributed By: 
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

Lentils are a good source of plant based protein and high in soluble fiber which help to stabilize blood sugar levels. Lentils are also low on the glycemic index. This recipe combines lentils with chicken, but feel free to eliminate chicken for a vegan entrée. Top with a Greek style Tzatziki dressing made with fat free yoghurt for a tart and full flavor dressing.

1
cup
french lentils
(256
g)
2
bay leaves
1
lb
chicken breast, cooked, medium dice
(1/2
kg )
2
scallion, trimmed, minced, white and green part
6
radish, cut into fourths
12
cup
parsley leaves, fresh, chopped
(30
g)
2
tbsp
lemon juice, fresh
(29
ml)
2
tbsp
olive oil
(29
ml)
1
tsp
cumin, ground
(2
g )
12
tsp
natural salt
(1 1/3
g)
24
romaine lettuce leaves
fresh ground pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper

Tzatziki Dressing

1
cup
greek yoghurt, fat free
(200
g)
3
tbsp
lemon juice, fresh
(44
ml)
12
tsp
natural salt
(1 1/3
g)
2
tbsp
dill, fresh, chopped
(6
g )
12
tsp
garlic powder
(1 1/3
g)
12
each
cucumber, peeled and seeded, shredded Cone #1
Directions: 
  1. Place lentils in colander and wash thoroughly.
  2. Put rinsed lentils in saucepan, cover lentils with water and add bay leaves. Bring lentil to a boil, turn heat down to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. (Test lentils for doneness by carefully taking out a spoonful, letting them cool for a few minutes and tasting. They should be soft, yet still firm to bite).
  3. Drain lentils, rinse and place in mixing bowl.
  4. Add chicken breast, scallions, cucumber, radish, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne to lentils. Toss all of the ingredients together to combine.
  5. In a small bowl combine greek yoghurt, lemon juice, salt, dill, garlic powder and cucumber and stir to combine.
  6. To serve, place 4-6 romaine lettuce leaves on individual serving plate, fill each leave with some of lentil- chicken salad. Drizzle a tablespoon of yoghurt dressing on top of salad and lettuce leaves or serve a small dish of yogurt dressing on the side.
Tips: 
  • Substitute dill for fresh mint
  • Add chopped fresh tomato to lentil-chicken salad mixture
Calories: 
199
Fat: 
3g
Saturated Fat: 
0g
Cholesterol: 
65mg
Sodium: 
261mg
Carbohydrate: 
13g
Sugar: 
4g
Protein: 
28g

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