25 MINUTES | FEEDS 4

Lunchbox lentil salad

This is perfect for packing up in a lunchbox to take with you to work or to the park.

METHOD

1. In a pan of salted boiling water, simmer the lentils until tender. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes, check the pack for instructions.

2. Meanwhile, shake the dressing ingredients together and season to taste .

3. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and spring onions and mix together in a medium bowl /serving platter. .

4. Add the lentils and herbs, toss everything together and serve warm or once cooled.

INGREDIENTS

300g uncooked brown/puy lentils, rinsed and drained

300g cherry tomatoes, halved or 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced

1 medium cucumber, diced

1 large red pepper, diced

Small bunch spring onions / small onion, sliced

2 handfuls of fresh herbs (eg basil, dill, mint, parsley)

Salt and pepper

For the dressing:

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

5 tbsp extra virgin oil

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

2 tsp maple syrup or honey

2 tsp sumac

Pinch of (aleppo) chilli flakes

Optional topping: crumbled feta