Chicken and Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken and Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -2 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken; ¾ cup dried lentils; 1 large tart apple (Granny Smith); 12 lemon, juice of; ¼ cup minced red onion; ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted; red leaf lettuce, leaves; 12 lemon, juice of; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon curry powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt; fresh ground black pepper; ⅔ cup grapeseed oil

Servings: persons

2 -2 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
¾ cup dried lentils
1 large tart apple (Granny Smith)
12 lemon, juice of
¼ cup minced red onion
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
red leaf lettuce, leaves
12 lemon, juice of
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt
fresh ground black pepper
⅔ cup grapeseed oil

1
Add lentils to a medium saucepan; add 2 cups cold water.
2
Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes (taste for doneness).
3
When done, drain and set aside.
4
To make the dressing: add lemon juice to a small bowl.
5
Whisk in the turmeric, curry powder, and cinnamon.
6
Add in salt and pepper to taste; whisk until all seasonings have dissolved.
7
Slowly add in the oil, whisk as you pour, until an emulsion forms.
8
Core and coarsely chop the apple; toss with lemon juice.
9
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chicken, warm lentils, apple, onion, and walnuts.
10
Pour the dressing over the mixture; toss gently to coat.
11
Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours or serve immediately.
12
Serve salad on red leaf lettuce leaves.

430

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -2 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken, ¾ cup dried lentils, 1 large tart apple (Granny Smith), 12 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken and Lentil Salad

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