Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Spelt, Lentils and Brown Rice

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Spelt, Lentils and Brown Rice

Donna Castellano MS, RDN

A fresh, healthy and easy to make salad recipe made with sweet strawberries and pre-cooked spelt and lentils, so it's ready in under 10 minutes!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 317 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups baby spinach
10 strawberries cut in half or quartered
8 oz packet spelt and lentils
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 oz crumbled feta
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon coarse salt
freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Cook the rice packet according to instructions and let cool slightly.
In a bowl add in the spinach, strawberries, rice/lentils and almonds.
Whisk together the cider, mustard, honey, salt, pepper and olive oil in a separate small bowl.
Pour dressing over top and toss to combine.
Top with feta cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 338mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2877IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 1mg

I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Keywords easy salad recipe, healthy meal, healthy salad, healthy salad dressing recipe, strawberry salad

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