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Warm French Lentil & Arugula Salad

Firm-tender French green lentils tossed warm in a shallot-dijon vinaigrette, spooned over peppery arugula and finished with shaved parmesan — satisfying but light.

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Warm French Lentil & Arugula Saladmade by Eda
Serves
2
Time
35 min
Calories
~280
Meal-prep
×3

Why it works

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Steady blood sugar

Low-glycemic French lentils keep blood sugar steady.

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Protein, fiber & iron

Lentils give plant protein, fiber, and iron for lasting energy.

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Light but satisfying

Warm lentils over peppery arugula stay filling and light, with a little parmesan for calcium.

arugula · parmesan

01 French green lentils

make ahead

French green lentils

  • 1 cupFrench green lentilsplant protein, fiber, iron
  1. Simmer until tender but still firm — less than 15 minutes.

02 Shallot-dijon vinaigrette

scratch or buy

Shallot-dijon vinaigrette

  • 1shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp + 2 Tbspdijon mustard + olive oil
  • 1 Tbspred wine or sherry vinegar
  1. Whisk together. (Or use a bottled dijon vinaigrette.)

03 Warm over greens

assemble

Warm over greens

  • 3 cupsarugula
  • 2 Tbspshaved parmesancalcium
  1. Toss the warm lentils with the vinaigrette and a little salt and pepper.
  2. Spoon over the arugula and shave parmesan on top.

Make it work harder (optional)

Add a lean protein — a jammy egg, salmon, or chicken — to blunt the glucose spike and make it a meal.

What's in it & what it does

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French green lentils

Plant protein, fiber, and iron — and low-glycemic.

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Arugula

Peppery greens that keep it light.

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Parmesan

A little calcium and savory finish.

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Warm-over-greens

The warm lentils gently wilt the arugula and make it satisfying.

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