Lentil & Corn Salad

12 15 309
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 0 min 4
Lentil & Corn Salad
Health Highlights
A refreshing side salad with great flavors!

Ingredients


3 1/2 cup Sweet corn, canned, drained
1 cup Green lentils, canned (drained and rinsed)
2 cup Frozen edamame (soybeans) (thawed in microwave)
1 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (chopped)
2 tbsp Green onion (chopped)
1 tbsp Jalapeno pepper (chopped)
4 tbsp Lime juice (fresh)
1 tbsp Lime peel (zest)
3 tbsp Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)
2 tbsp Canola oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions


  1. Toss rinsed corn kernels with lentils, edamame,  peppers, and green onions.
  2. In a small bowl whisk jalapeño pepper, lime juice and zest, cilantro, canola oil, salt and pepper together and toss with corn and lentil mixtures. Serve warm or cold, and enjoy!

Notes:

Lentils are full of polyphenols that fight against harmful agents in the body, they are high in protein and a great source of iron.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 309
Calories from fat 100
Calories from saturated fat 7.8
Total Fat 11.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.9 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.0 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 593 mg
Potassium 738 mg
Total Carbohydrate 42 g
Dietary Fiber 8.2 g
Sugars 10.6 g
Protein 13.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.1
Meat Alternative 1.0
Vegetables 3.7

Energy sources


Pygal50%467.74721701028625194.3011388194129332%306.1071649101713242.3277024837185818%333.2622980459336120.7325797132224250%32%18%CarbohydratesFatProtein

Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Salad




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