Protein Lentil and Corn Salad

by Ruby ruby@freshzenfoods.com March 24, 2020

YIELD: 2 servings

PREP TIME: 30 mins
COOK TIME: 5 mins
TOTAL TIME: 35 mins

INGREDIENTS: SALAD

• 2.5 cups (500 g) cooked lentils
• 3 cups (560 g) cooked sweet corn
• 1 cup (150 g) cooked shelled edamame
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cups (100g) fresh baby spinach 

INGREDIENTS: DRESSING

• 1/4 cup (60mL) tahini
• 1/4 cup (60mL) water
• 2 Tbsp (30mL) soy sauce [substitute with Tamari for gluten-free option]
• 2 tsp (10mL) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp (5g) miso paste
• 1 tsp (5g) onion powder
• 1 tsp (5g) sambal or sriracha (optional)
• 1 tbsp FreshZen garlic pesto sauce

INGREDIENTS: GARNISH

• 1/4 cup (30g) pumpkin seeds
• 2 Tbsp fresh green onion (scallion), thinly sliced 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl or blend in a small food processor until creamy
2. Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Mix in the salad dressing when ready to serve and toss to combine. Garnish with microgreens on top. Enjoy!

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