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High-Protein Meal-Prep Salad

High-Protein Meal-Prep Salad
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Elevate your meal prep game with our High-Protein Meal-Prep Salad, a delicious blend of nutritious ingredients designed to fuel your week. This vibrant salad features protein-rich French lentils and kamut, combined with fresh kale, cabbage, and green onions for a satisfying crunch. Tossed in a creamy tahini dressing infused with balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect as a standalone meal or paired with grilled chicken or quinoa patties, this salad offers endless variations while ensuring you meet your nutritional goals. Enjoy it fresh throughout the week!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked French lentils
  • 1 cup uncooked kamut
  • 1 medium bunch kale (chopped)
  • 1/2 medium red cabbage (chopped)
  • 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons capers (preferably low-sodium), rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried herbs (marjoram, oregano, or Italian)
  • 6 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Cook the lentils and kamut separately according to package instructions; strain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large saucepan, sauté chopped kale, cabbage, and green onion for about 3 minutes until slightly wilted.
  3. In a large bowl, combine sautéed vegetables with lentils, kamut, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, and capers.
  4. For the dressing, whisk tahini, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, and cold water until smooth.
  5. Toss the salad with the dressing before serving.

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