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Red Lentil Tuna Salad

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A healthy, high-protein salad featuring red lentils and tuna, perfect for meal prep and on-the-go lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped capers
  • 1 tbsp chopped pickled jalapeno
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • Wraps or lettuce leaves for serving
  • Sliced cucumber

Instructions

  1. Rinse the red lentils and combine them with 1 1/2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until soft and water is absorbed. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Add the cooked lentils to the bowl and mix well.
  4. Stir in capers, red onion, and dill until fully combined.
  5. Spoon the lentil salad into wraps or lettuce leaves. Add cucumber slices for crunch, roll or fold, and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep wraps or lettuce separate until serving to maintain crispness.

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Keywords: salad, healthy, high protein, red lentils, tuna

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