Fresh Mediterranean Salad

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Drain the lentils and rinse them thoroughly. Leave them soaking in water while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Step 2

Cook the Basmati rice with 2 cups of water and 1/2 tsp of salt.

Step 3

Cut the cucumbers, celery and beetroot into cubes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the radishes.

Step 5

Slice the iceberg leaves and the parsley leaves and stems.

Step 6

Add all the chopped vegetables, the rocket and raisins into a large bowl and mix it thoroughly and carefully.

Step 7

Let the rice cool and rinse the lentils. Add them into the bowl and mix again.

Step 8

Make the dressing by putting all of the ingredients into a small bowl and whisk it until it emulsifies.

Step 9

Serve the salad in bowls and let everyone pour the amount of dressing they desire.

Step 10

Save the undressed salad in a glass container in the fridge. It will be good for lunch leftovers the next day. Add the dressing just before eating.