When you’re looking for something that tastes as good as it makes you feel, this Summer Lentil Salad checks every box. It’s cool, crisp, and colorful — perfect for warm-weather lunches, easy batch prep, and anyone wanting to eat in sync with their hormones.

Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and a variety of cycle-supportive nutrients, this bowl is way more than just a salad. It’s functional food with purpose

This isn’t your average veggie bowl. Every ingredient was chosen with hormone balance in mind:

Fiber-rich lentils support liver detox and help your body process excess estrogen.

Colorful veggies like tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers are antioxidant-rich and anti-inflammatory.

Lentils also pack folate and iron, two nutrients crucial for energy, ovulation, and mood support.

Just one cup of lentils has 90% of your daily folate needs!

Seeds like pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame offer zinc, magnesium, and essential fatty acids — all key for cycle regulation and healthy skin.

High fiber + healthy fats = better blood sugar balance and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.

A refreshing, fiber-rich salad packed with plant protein, colorful veggies, and hormone-loving seeds. Perfect for batch prep and easy lunches all week.

2 cups cooked lentils (green or brown work best)

1 cucumber, diced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 cup matchstick carrots

½ cup green olives, sliced

2 cups arugula (or more, to taste)

¼ cup mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame — rotate based on your cycle phase)

¼–⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette (store-bought or homemade)

Crumbled feta or goat cheese

Chopped fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or mint)

Avocado (add right before serving)

If not using pre-cooked lentils, cook according to package instructions and let cool completely. While lentils cool, prep your veggies: chop the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, dice the bell pepper, and slice the olives. In a large mixing bowl, combine lentils, chopped veggies, carrots, and arugula. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss until everything is evenly coated. Top with seeds for a satisfying crunch and extra hormone support. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days. Best served cold or at room temp.