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Energizing Carrot & Lentil Power Salad

A vibrant, high-protein, and micronutrient-packed salad designed to boost your energy and help with weight management. This Energizing Carrot & Lentil Power Salad features crisp, sweet carrots, fiber-rich lentils, and leafy spinach, all tossed in a zesty lemon-cumin vinaigrette. It's light yet filling, easy to prepare, and focuses on optimizing your intake of key nutrients like magnesium, vitamin C, folate, and iron—perfect for supporting focus, mood, and energy. Whether you’re new to vegetables or looking for a refreshing, budget-friendly twist on lunch or dinner, this salad brings together fresh flavors, bright colors, and wholesome plant-based protein in every bite. Ready in under 15 minutes, this dish makes healthy eating both simple and satisfying.

High Protein
Low Calorie
Gluten-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
High Fiber
High Iron
High Folate
High Magnesium
High Vitamin A
High Vitamin C
High Potassium
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Lose Weight
Healthy
No Nuts
Lunch
Dinner
Meal Prep Friendly
Overview

Prep Time

13 min


Cook Time

0 min


Total Time

13 min


Yield

4 servings


Serving Size

1 cup (280 grams)

Carrots

Peeled and grated or julienned

4 large (about 500g)

Cooked Green or Brown Lentils

Canned or cooked from dry

1 cup (about 200g)

Red Bell Pepper

Finely diced

1 medium

Fresh Parsley

Chopped

1/2 cup

Green Onion

Thinly sliced

2 stalks

Baby Spinach

Roughly chopped

2 cups (about 60g)

Garlic

Minced

2 cloves

Lemon

Juiced (about 3 tablespoons)

1 large

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1 tablespoon

Ground Cumin

1 teaspoon

Ground Turmeric

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)

Black Pepper

Freshly ground preferred

1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts


Calories per Serving

180

Total Fat

4g

Saturated Fat

0.6g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

2.7g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.7g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

260mg

Total Carbohydrates

29g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Soluble Fiber

3g

Insoluble Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

8g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

7g


Calcium

70mg

Iron

3.3mg

Potassium

700mg

Vitamin A

840mcg

Vitamin C

22mg

Phosphorus

120mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Peanut
Tree Nut
Dairy
Egg
Gluten
Wheat
Soy
Shellfish
Fish
Sesame