This salad is super quick and easy to make and tastes oh so fresh and delicious! With its Mediterranean flavours, it is perfect as a stand alone meal or as a side dish. Lentils are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc, and are also a great source of plant-based protein and fibre. Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins C & K, potassium and folate, providing a major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. Give this salad a try and I guarantee it will become a favourite over the summer months!
Ingredients
Salad
400g tin Lentils, drained & washed
400g cherry tomatoes, halved
150g feta cheese, diced
1/4 cup contintental parsley, finely chopped
Dressing
1/4 cup eschalots, finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
4 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper
Directions
Combine all salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix together until combined.
Place dressing ingredients into a jar and shake well until combined.
Pour over the salad, toss and serve. Enjoy!
