High Protein Carrot Ribbon Salad
This easy carrot ribbon salad is packed with 28g of protein per serving. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a no-cook, high-protein summer meal - perfect for busy days!
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Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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High Protein Carrot Ribbon Salad
Ingredients
for the the dressing
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or rice wine vinegar)
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- ½ tsp honey
- Chilli crunch oil, to taste (optional)
- Pinch of salt
for the the salad
- 1 large carrot
- 1 small spring onion, finely chopped
- 125g cooked green or puy lentils
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 50g feta cheese, crumbled
Method
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir in chilli crunch oil, if using.
- Peel the carrot, discarding the outer peel. Then, use the peeler to shave the carrot lengthways into ribbons.
- Add the carrot ribbons to the dressing and toss to coat well. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Toss the carrot ribbons again, then add the spring onion, lentils and sesame seeds. Mix gently to combine.
- Finally, add the crumbled feta and toss lightly to finish.
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