French Lentil & Artichoke Melange [V] [VV] [GF] [DF]
This salad is jam packed with fiber thanks to both the lentils and artichokes, so it’s guaranteed to power you through a long day of surfing or swimming. Because it’s completely vegan and dairy free, you won’t need to worry about it souring - even on the beach.
INGREDIENTS
-1 pouch of Trader Joe’s pre-cooked French Lentils or Melissa's Steamed
-Lentils (or sub about 17 oz of any cooked and cooled lentils)
-About 3⁄4 c of marinated, quartered artichokes from a jar
-1 to 1.5 tbsp marinated capers
-1 16 oz bag organic baby spinach
DIRECTIONS
1. Mix all ingredients, loosely leafing/chopping the artichoke hearts as you mix.
2. Throw in about 1 tablespoon of liquid from the caper jar, and 2 tablespoons from
the artichoke jar as dressing.
3. Toss all ingredients and serve!
[Source: The Hippie In Heels] [Photo via @beetandbaguette]