Description

This hearty salad combines beans, lentils, fresh vegetables, leafy greens, and nuts for a balanced meal packed with texture and flavor. A light lemon dressing brings the ingredients together while adding a bright, refreshing finish. Perfect for lunch or meal prep, this nutrient-rich recipe is an easy way to incorporate a variety of wholesome foods into your day.

salad with vegetables and lemon wedges in a bowl and fork on the side.
Level: Easy Prep: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings
Total: 15 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 

Ingredients

  • ½ cup canned red beans
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ cup cooked lentils
  • 3 cups spinach
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese of choice
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon of ground pepper
  • 1 biscuit of Shredded Wheat

Directions

  1. Rinse the canned items and dry them using a paper towel.
  2. Mix all the ingredients
  3. Add crushed Shredded Wheat before consuming for added texture and fiber.
 

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving size: 1 oz
Calories 250.9 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 10.7g 14%
Saturated Fat 2.1g 11%
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 6.3mg 2%
Sodium 161.1mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 29.5mg 11%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g 26%
Total Sugars 8.2g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 11g  
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
   
Calcium 136.2mg 10%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Potassium 603.1mg 13%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
Gastelum, A., Shaw, W. 2026, HiFiber Lunch | Almond Lentil Salad, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Recipes

Learn more about the author(s)

Angeline Jeyakumar
Angeline Jeyakumar
 

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