Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
660
IT TOOK A gym membership to finally get Ivan Barros out of the kitchen.
After years of grinding his way up in the restaurant industry, Ivan and his wife Caroline opened Magie Wine Bar in early 2024. Long hours and stress fueled his fitness excuses until Ivan and his wife joined a gym that many of their restaurant friends belonged to.
“There’s something about knowing we’re all in this together that makes me want to keep showing up,” Ivan says. That accountability has pushed fitness to the foreground. Ivan trains four to five days a week and crushed his first Hyrox in 2026, all while opening another restaurant, the tapas-centric Bar Fideo, last year.
Off shift, Ivan fuels up with lean protein, and nutrient-dense carbs, like this chicken and lentils feast.
Grilled Chicken & Lentil Salad with Lemon Herb Yogurt
“THIS RECIPE HAS some chef finesse to it, but you don’t have to be a chef to reproduce it at home,” says Ivan. Plus, versatility: “You can season the lentils differently, swap the vegetables out regularly, and even switch up the protein.”
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- 3/4 c. 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 c. green lentils, cooked according to package directions
- 3/4 lb. grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1 1/2 c. broccoli florets, blanched or lightly roasted
- 1/2 c. small-diced cucumber
- 1/4 c. finely diced red onion, rinsed
- 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
- Step 1In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, honey, and garlic till smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Step 2In 2 serving bowls, divide the lentils, broccoli, cucumber, and red onion. Toss each with ½ the dressing, fold in the parsley and dill, and season to taste. Top with the chicken, divided.
Nutrition per serving: 660 calories, 66g protein, 68g carbs (16g fiber), 15g fat
Photographs by Misha Gravenor
Food Styling by Carrie Ann Purcell
Prop Styling by Stephanie Hanes
Amber Love Bond is a Miami-based food, cocktail, and travel writer.