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Easy summer dinner (no cooking required) for women in their 40s

 


Don’t laugh, but…

Lentils are a girl’s best friend.

Hey, I said don’t laugh! 😂

I’m serious. If you have lentils, you can have a super quick summer meal in seconds. And lentils are full of fiber which keeps your weight healthy and your energy up.

Like I said…girl’s best friend.

This meal is definitely part of my summer rotation.

(And I have a feeling it might become one of your favorites, too.)


And the best part? The whole thing comes together in 10 minutes. 

Enjoy!


Honey Mustard Lentil Salad (4 servings)


  • 2 tbsps

    Whole Grain Mustard

  • 2 tbsps

    Lemon Juice

  • 2 tbsps

    Honey

  • 1/2 tsp

    Sea Salt

  • 1/4 cup

    Shallot (thinly sliced)

  • 2 1/2 cups

    Lentils (cooked)

  • 3 cups

    Baby Spinach


Directions:


  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, honey, and salt.
  2. Gently toss in the shallots, lentils, and spinach until well incorporated. Divide onto plates and enjoy!




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