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Mediterranean Antipasto Salad

Mediterranean inspired Antipasto salad with the added protein of lentils! Makes a great appetizer, lunchtime meal or delicious side.
Pulses Lentils
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 cups (1 L)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL) Calories: 249 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Carbohydrate: 40 g Fibre: 7 g Sugars: 6 g Protein: 12 g Sodium: 174 mg Potassium: 709 mg Iron: 5 mg

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) whole grain mustard
  • salt & black pepper, to taste

Salad

  • 2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned green lentils, drained & rinsed (see notes)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cooked brown rice (see notes)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped roasted red pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped sundried tomatoes, packed in oil
  • 2 green onions, trimmed & thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) pitted & chopped Kalamata olives, optional
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil, optional

Directions

  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and season with salt and black pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients and toss in dressing, coating evenly.
  • Adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, lemon juice) if needed, and serve.

tips

  • Other cooked grains like orzo, barley, quinoa, millet or farro can be used in place of the rice.

Notes

  • A 19 oz (540 mL) can of green lentils, drained & rinsed, yields 2 cups (500 mL) cooked lentils. Want to cook your own? Check out our website for more info!
  • Other cooked grains like orzo, barley, quinoa, millet or farro can be used in place of the rice.

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