Spiced Lentil, Chicken and Roast Veg Salad

A powerful protein dinner. Make extra and have leftovers for lunch!

Time
45 minutes
Serves
4
Calories
338

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 240g Lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 200g Carrots, chopped
  • 60g Red Onion, 1/2 chopped in large chunks, 1/2 finely chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic, crushed
  • 1 Blood Orange, segmented
  • 130g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 150g Red Capsicum, chopped
  • 80g Broccolini
  • 1 cup Parsley
  • 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 80g Greek Feta, cubed
  • 400g Chicken Breast, sliced into pieces

Method

  1. Preheat an oven to 200°c. Toss the carrots, large chunks of onion, capsicum in the oil, spread on a tray and place in the oven. When the vegetables start to brown add the cherry tomatoes. once they are all cooked then remove and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan over a medium heat and add the finely chopped onion and garlic, cook for about a minute then add the lentils and very lightly toast. Add the red wine vinegar and warm through, then remove from the pan.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken breast with the cajun seasoning then add to the pan cooking through on both sides.
  4. Place broccolini in a bowl and cover with boiling water for about 1 minutes then remove.
  5. Mix all ingredients together and serve.