Lentil Salad

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Soak your green lentils in water for a couple of hours until they start to soften and swell.

Step 2

Drain your lentils.

Step 3

Bring 3 cupfuls of water to the boil and add your lentils.

Step 4

Cover and simmer for around 30 minutes – check them occasionally as you want to keep them whole. They will start to break up if they become too soft.

Step 5

Once cooked, drain them in a colander and pour cold water over them to cool them down and stop them cooking further.

Step 6

When they have cooled, add your lentils to a serving bowl.

Step 7

Now add the rest of your salad ingredients, except the tomatoes, and mix together gently.

Step 8

Scatter your chopped tomato over the top.

Step 9

In a small bowl, mix together all your dressing ingredients and do a taste test.

Step 10

Add more lemon or oil if necessary.

Step 11

Drizzle your dressing over the salad & gently mix everything together.