Lentil and Cherry Tomato Salad

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • salt and black pepper
Salad
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, split in half lengthways, seeds scooped out and diced
  • 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and dried
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • large handful of Italian parsley, chopped
  • handful each of chervil
  • handful each of tarragon
  • salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Cook lentils in boiling salted water until tender, rinse and drain well.

  2. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Check for seasoning and set aside until ready to use.

  3. Combine the salad ingredients with the lentils and toss well. Fold through the dressing and check for seasoning.

Notes

Original recipe on RNZ