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Tomato & Beluga Lentil Salad

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A hearty and healthy lentil salad made with beluga lentils, feta and tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, fresh herbs, and a simple balsamic dressing.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ciabatta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 200 g beluga lentils, washed and drained
  • 200 g cherry vine tomatoes, halved
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • 15 g basil leaves, torn
  • 15 g parsley, chopped
  • ⅓ cucumber, deseeded and diced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ tsp honey

Method
 

  1. For the Dressing
  2. In a small bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients together
  3. Set aside
  4. Heat a frying pan over a high heat
  5. Tear or chop the ciabatta into chunks and toss with the olive oil
  6. Once the pan is hot, cook the ciabatta for about 2 minutes until starting to char around the edges
  7. Tip into a large bowl
  8. Add the tomatoes, lentils, feta, cucumber, parsley and basil to the bowl
  9. Gently combine and season to taste
  10. When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and give it a good mix
  11. Transfer to two serving plates and serve straight away

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