Protein-Packed Lentil Salad

Makes 3 servings (~23–24g protein each)

This fresh, protein-packed, and portable meal comes together in minutes and NO COOKING required. The base of hearty lentils and zesty bruschetta sauce is balanced with feta and boosted with lean protein from tuna, making it both satisfying and nutrient-dense. Add in crisp veggies like cucumbers, peppers, or spinach for crunch and color, and you’ve got a versatile bowl that keeps well in the fridge for easy grab-and-go lunches or dinners. It’s simple, filling, and endlessly customizable - you could add this to your rotation and change out the protein and veggies from week to week to keep it interesting.

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Ingredients:

• 1 package Trader Joe’s steamed lentils (~2½ cups, ~36g protein)

• 1 container Trader Joe’s bruschetta sauce

• 1 small container crumbled feta (~4 oz, ~12g protein)

• 1 can tuna, drained (~22–25g protein)

• Chopped veggies: cucumbers, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, spinach (optional, but add volume + fiber)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix lentils + bruschetta sauce.

2. Stir in feta and tuna until well combined.

3. Fold in fresh veggies of choice.

4. Divide evenly into 3 meal-prep containers.

Veggie Add-Ins (color + crunch + fiber)

• Cucumbers

• Bell peppers

• Cherry tomatoes

• Zucchini

• Arugula or spinach

• Roasted carrots or beets

• Kalamata olives

• Red onion or green onion

Protein Add-Ins (to mix it up)

• Grilled chicken breast

• Hard-boiled eggs

• Shrimp

• Chickpeas or edamame

• Smoked salmon

Bonus Flavor Boosters (optional)

• Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, mint, or dill)

• A drizzle of olive oil + squeeze of lemon

• Everything Bagel seasoning (sprinkle on top)

• Sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts (Mediterranean twist)