Kale Sweet Potato Lentil Mason Jar Salad
This kale sweet potato lentil salad is loaded with flavor and packed with 25 grams of plant-based protein. It can be meal prepped two ways: in a mason jar or a meal prep container. Vegetarian + gluten-free.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kale sweet potato lentil salad
Servings: 4
- 2 cups cooked brown lentils
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (2/3 cup dry quinoa)
- 1 cup chopped brussels sprouts
- 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh thyme
- 8 cups baby kale
- Red Wine Vinaigrette
Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Spread chopped sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on a baking sheet with 2 teaspoons oil, sea salt and pepper. Toss and then roast for about 20 minutes or until tender.
If they aren’t pre-cooked, cook your lentils and quinoa according to package directions.
Make the dressing by whisking together all the ingredients in a small bowl or glass jar.
For the mason jars: Line up 4 32 ounce wide-mouth mason jars. Add 3 Tablespoons of dressing into a large, wide-mouth mason jar, then start layering ingredients in this order: lentils, quinoa, brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, feta, thyme and kale.
Place lid on jars and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
When ready to enjoy, shake jar and pour into a serving bowl
Serving: 1salad with dressing | Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 6g