Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 435
  • Fat:
  • 38 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 34 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 291 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 12 g
  • Fiber:
  • 5 g
  • Protein:
  • 11 g


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Lentil Chicken Salad

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A great way to use lentils is in this satisfying salad. Besides the combination of textures, the tasty ingredients blend well with the creamy dressing. It merited a blue ribbon and praise from all the tasters at our church fair.

SERVINGS: 4-6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chunky salsa
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salsa, onions and lemon juice. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.

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