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.

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