Roasted Carrot, Chicken and Lentil Salad with Orange and Mustard Dressing

This Roasted Carrot, Chicken and Lentil Salad is proof that salads can be both delicious and satisfying. Sweet, caramelised carrots pair beautifully w...This Roasted Carrot, Chicken and Lentil Salad is proof that salads can be both delicious and satisfying. Sweet, caramelised carrots pair beautifully with juicy chicken, earthy lentils and peppery rocket, while the orange and mustard dressing adds a zesty flavour. Packed with protein, fibre and colourful vegetables, it’s a balanced meal that works equally well for lunch or dinner. Read more This Roasted Carrot, Chicken and Lentil Salad is proof that salads can be both delicious and satisfying. Sweet, caramelised carrots pair beautifully with juicy chicken, earthy lentils and peppery rocket, while the orange and mustard dressing adds a zesty flavour. Packed with protein, fibre and colourful vegetables, it’s a balanced meal that works equally well for lunch or dinner. This Roasted Carrot, Chicken and Lentil Salad is proof that salads can be both delicious and satisfying. Sweet, caramelised carrots pair beautifully with juicy chicken, earthy lentils and peppery rocket, while the orange and mustard dressing adds a zesty flavour. Packed with protein, fibre and colourful vegetables, it’s a balanced meal that works equally well for lunch or dinner.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts View all Rocket leaves, Cumin, Beans, Mustard, Olive oil, Walnuts, Orange, Arugula, Legumes, Puy lentils, Nuts, Carrot, Lentils, Onion, Lemon, Chicken
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

30g
Protein
494kcal
Calories
28g
Total Fat
34g
Carbs
16g
Sugars
14g
Fibre
144mg
Calcium
11%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
97mg
Magnesium
23%
 
941mg
Potassium
20%
 
127mg
Sodium
6%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.2mcg
Vitamin B12
8%
 
0.4mcg
Vitamin D
2%
 
3.1mg
Vitamin E
21%
 
196mcg
Vitamin B9
49%
 
2011mcg
Vitamin A
223%
 
38mg
Vitamin C
42%
 
2.2mg
Zinc
20%
 
41mcg
Vitamin K
34%
 
0.6mg
Copper
67%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
11.8mg
Vitamin B3
74%
 
1mg
Vitamin B6
59%
 
387mg
Phosphorus
31%
 
Protein: 30g; Calories: 494kcal; Total Fat: 28g; Carbs: 34g; Sugars: 16g; Fibre: 14g; Calcium: 144mg (11%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 97mg (23%); Potassium: 941mg (20%); Sodium: 127mg (6%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.2mcg (8%); Vitamin D: 0.4mcg (2%); Vitamin E: 3.1mg (21%); Vitamin B9: 196mcg (49%); Vitamin A: 2011mcg (223%); Vitamin C: 38mg (42%); Zinc: 2.2mg (20%); Vitamin K: 41mcg (34%); Copper: 0.6mg (67%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 11.8mg (74%); Vitamin B6: 1mg (59%); Phosphorus: 387mg (31%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Nuts View all Rocket leaves, Cumin, Beans, Mustard, Olive oil, Walnuts, Orange, Arugula, Legumes, Puy lentils, Nuts, Carrot, Lentils, Onion, Lemon, Chicken

Ingredients

Serves 3
carrot
sliced (on the diagonal)
chicken breast
puy lentils (cooked)
red onion
finely diced
rocket leaves
roughly chopped
For the dressing:
juiced
dijon mustard
maple syrup
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.

2

Segment the orange over a small bowl to catch any juice. Set the segments aside and squeeze out the juice from the leftover flesh. Add the lemon juice, mustard, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper; whisk together to make the dressing.

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