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Fresh bean and lentil salad

  • Time to make: 30 mins
  • Serving: 8 people
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 250g dried puy or brown lentils
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 100g green beans, halved, blanched
  • 100g snow peas, halved, blanched
  • 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 400g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Place lentils in a pan with rosemary, celery and garlic. Pour over 1 litre water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.

    2 Drain lentils and place in a large bowl. Set aside to cool.

    3 Stir in beans, peas, spring onions and tomatoes. Season with black pepper.

    4 Mix oil and balsamic together and drizzle over salad. Toss lightly. Top with parmesan cheese to serve (optional).

    HFG tip

    To blanch vegetables, place in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over. Leave for several minutes. Drain and plunge in cold water. Use as required.

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