Parsnip and lentil salad

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Parsnip and lentil salad

A great way to use up leftover roast vegetables

30 minutes

Serves 2

Charlie Farrant

Recipe by: Charlie Farrant | Student Dietitian and Running Blogger

Lentils are a great source of fibre and lean protein, plus they contribute to one of your 5 A DAY. Using tinned lentils saves time soaking – rinse them thoroughly to reduce the salt content.

Charlie Farrant

Recipe by: Charlie Farrant | Student Dietitian and Running Blogger

Lentils are a great source of fibre and lean protein, plus they contribute to one of your 5 A DAY. Using tinned lentils saves time soaking – rinse them thoroughly to reduce the salt content.

Ingredients

  • 3 parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthways
  • 1 x 400g can green lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 20g soft goats cheese
  • 40g watercress, rocket and spinach leaves, mixed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon runny honey
  • ½ lemon, juice only

CALORIES: 176

FAT: 6.1g

5 A DAY: 2.5

SALT: 0.2g

SUGAR: 6.9g

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200ºC/Fan 180ºC.
  2. Roast the parsnips for 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. On a large platter, mix together the lentils, goats cheese, salad mix and parsnips.
  4. Whisk together the oil, honey and lemon and drizzle over the salad.

Carrots, butternut squash and sweet potato also work well


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