Oriental Chicken Salad with Lentils
Ingredients
2 cups dry USA lentils, rinsed
1 quart water
2 tablespoons minced scallions
2 cups seeded and julienned cucumber
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons garlic chili paste
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Romaine lettuce leaves
4 cups cooked chicken breast, julienned
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain, cover and chill.
Combine scallions, cucumber, garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili paste and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix well.
Add dressing mixture to lentils. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates. Arrange the chicken over lettuce then spoon lentils over chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories
152
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Calories From Fat
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% Daily Value *
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Total Fat
4g
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Saturated Fat
1g
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Trans Fat
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Cholesterol
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Sodium
290mg
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Total Carbohydrate
14g
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Protein
15g
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Calcium
%
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Iron
3%
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| * Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: |
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Calories |
2,000 |
2,2500 |
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| Total Fat |
Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat |
Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol |
Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium |
Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9 •
Carbohydrate 4 •
Protein 4
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