Name: Lentil, shredded spinach and poached chicken salad
Prep time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 750ml (3 cups) water; 1 halved brown onion; Pinch of salt; 200g chicken breast; 400g can brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 2 celery sticks, finely chopped; 50g roasted capsicum, sliced (not in oil); 40.00 ml fresh chives, chopped; 75g spinach, shredded; 5.90 gm Dijon mustard; 21.00 gm lemon juice; 4.60 gm extra virgin olive oil; 40.00 ml natural almonds, chopped

Lentil, shredded spinach and poached chicken salad

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Prep Time:
55 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time:
55 minutes

Wholesome gluten-free poached chicken salad with zesty mustard dressing for a delicious lunch.

Ingredients:

750ml (3 cups) water
1 halved brown onion
Pinch of salt
200g chicken breast
400g can brown lentils, rinsed and drained
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
50g roasted capsicum, sliced (not in oil)
40.00 ml fresh chives, chopped
75g spinach, shredded
5.90 gm Dijon mustard
21.00 gm lemon juice
4.60 gm extra virgin olive oil
40.00 ml natural almonds, chopped

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine water, brown onion, black peppercorns, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Gently simmer the chicken on low heat for 5 minutes. Let it sit covered in the poaching liquid for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken, shred it, and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, lentils, celery, capsicum, chives, and spinach. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pour over the salad and toss to mix well. Top with almonds before serving.

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