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.
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
Cooked Green or Brown Lentils
Canned or cooked from dry
Red Bell Pepper
Finely diced
Fresh Parsley
Chopped
Green Onion
Thinly sliced
Baby Spinach
Roughly chopped
Garlic
Minced
Lemon
Juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Ground Cumin
Ground Turmeric
Salt
Black Pepper
Freshly ground preferred
Steps
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