VEGAN POWER SALAD WITH LEMON DILL DRESSING

Wow, it’s been a hot minute since I published a salad or bowl recipe! As a plant-based eater, I truly live on fruits and vegetables, but often feel many of my everyday meals may be too simple to publish and therefore they don’t make their way to these pages. This winter has been laden with soups, slow cooker creations and tons of roasted vegetables — and as it draws to a close, I find myself craving bright, fresh, spring-inspired flavours! I initially whipped up this salad after a workout (did you know you can browse my favourite home-based workouts here?) when we were low on groceries, so I cleaned out the fridge and rummaged through the pantry to pull together a meal — and the results were surprisingly delicious. When I shared my impromptu lunch over on Stories I received an overwhelming response about your interest in ultra simple lunch ideas! So, I tested these experimental bowls a few more times to make sure they were just right — and they’ve since become an all-time-favourite in the JustineCelina kitchen!

My Vegan Power Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing is a raw, protein packed, ultra simple, seasonless bowl full of plant-based goodness that can be on your table in less than 20 minutes! Chick peas, green lentils, broccoli, orange pepper, red onion, garlic stuffed olives and an abundance of fresh dill combine with a zingy, lemon based dressing to create a powerhouse vegan salad brimming with clean, lean protein, fiber and vitamins. The best part? There’s absolutely no planning ahead or cooking involved and you may just have all the ingredients on hand. Lighten up your weekly meal plan as we transition into spring with this flavourful, herb-forward, hearty salad — prep it this weekend and you’ll have healthy lunches sorted for the week!

VEGAN POWER SALAD WITH LEMON DILL DRESSING

In the spirit of keeping things light and fresh, I’m going to make this post short n’ sweet as well. There are so many reasons to love this ultra simple, sunny salad!

I love to whip up my Vegan Power Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing on Sundays and have a delicious, nourishing, budget-friendly lunch ready for the week ahead (in fact, I’m about to dive into a bowl right now!). I find it especially satisfying post workout to help refuel and energize me for the afternoon — and it keeps me satiated until dinner.

If you have 20 minutes to spare and are looking for high protein vegan lunch ideas, my Vegan Power Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing is for you! This is one of those salads that’s actually better the next day, once it’s had a chance to marinate! Because of the hearty ingredients, it keeps for up to 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container, too.

INGREDIENTS

Yield: 6 – 8 servings

VEGAN POWER SALAD

• 2 19 oz. cans (4 cups) chick peas
• 1 19 oz. can (2 cups) green lentils
• 1/4 of a medium red onion
• 1 orange pepper
• 2 cups broccoli
• 10 garlic stuffed olives
• 1/2 cup fresh dill

LEMON DILL DRESSING

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Juice from 2 lemons
• 1 tbsp olive brine
• 1 tbsp fresh dill

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse and drain chick peas and lentils before adding to a large mixing bowl.

2. Dice all produce, olives and chop fresh dill. Add to mixing bowl.

3. Prepare your Lemon Dill Dressing by adding all ingredients to a Vitamix (or similar) and blending until smooth.

4. Dress your salad and toss to serve. Enjoy immediately!

Note: This salad is actually better the next day once it’s had time to marinate! It keeps for up to 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Make in on Sunday and you’re set of a week’s worth of lunches!

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Prep Time

20 mins

 

My Vegan Power Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing is a raw, protein packed, ultra simple, seasonless bowl full of plant-based goodness that can be on your table in less than 20 minutes! Chick peas, green lentils, broccoli, orange pepper, red onion, garlic stuffed olives and an abundance of fresh dill combine with a zingy, lemon based dressing to create a powerhouse vegan salad brimming with clean, lean protein, fiber and vitamins. The best part? Lighten up your weekly meal plan as we transition into spring with this flavourful, herbaceous, hearty salad — prep it this weekend and you’ll have healthy lunches sorted for the week!

Course: Salad

Servings: 8

Author: Justine

Ingredients

VEGAN POWER SALAD

• 2 19 oz. cans chick peas (4 cups)
• 1 19 oz. can green lentils (2 cups)
• 1/4 of a medium red onion
• 1 orange pepper
• 2 cups broccoli
• 10 garlic stuffed olives
• 1/2 cup fresh dill

LEMON DILL DRESSING

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Juice from 2 lemons
• 1 tbsp olive brine
• 1 tbsp fresh dill

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain chick peas and lentils before adding to a large mixing bowl.

2. Dice all produce, olives and chop fresh dill. Add to mixing bowl.
3. Prepare your Lemon Dill Dressing by adding all ingredients to a Vitamix (or similar) and blending until smooth.
4. Dress your salad and toss to serve. Enjoy immediately!

Recipe Notes

This salad is actually better the next day once it’s had time to marinate! It keeps for up to 5 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Make in on Sunday and you’re set of a week’s worth of lunches!

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Have you ever decided to clean out your fridge, only to create a delicious new recipe? Some of my most inspired recipes are created out of just using what we have on hand — it always challenges me to make unconventional ingredient pairings work! In fact, I have a new banana bread recipe publish this spring that was inspired by cleaning out the freezer and using up leftover Cara Cara oranges from my latest cocktail recipe. I can’t wait to share — it’s super delish!

Did you try my Vegan Power Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing? Please let me know how you liked it — I absolutely love your feedback! Feel free to leave me a comment, or tag me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. I’d love you to hashtag #justinecelinarecipes in your recreations so I can find them — browsing my feed and stumbling on your beautiful recreations is one of my favourite things! I also have a Pinterest board for my recipes if you’re looking for more healthy, plant based recipes. As always, thank you for stopping by for the latest from the JustineCelina kitchen!

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