I have this deli salad saved in my story highlights on the @sproutedkitchen account. It’s the sort of salad that packs well for beach days and picnics. It can handle some shredded rotisserie chicken in place of the lentils or add some whole grains and call it a meal. I have enjoyed seeing what other people have added or swapped based on what they have - some white cheddar, dried cranberries, etc.

I do not own a steamer basket, and the broccoli does just fine in a large pot with an inch of boiling water beneath. Don’t toss the stems! Shave the outside like you would a carrot, chop off the bottom inch and chop them up with the rest of the florets.