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Herby lentil salad

Economical, versatile and oh-so good for you, this unassuming little legume packs a big punch.

Time to make: 15 mins
Serving: 4 people

Ratings: 4.9

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Ingredients

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400g can no-added-salt brown lentils, drained
½ red onion, finely chopped
2 red capsicums, cored and chopped
1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
125g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup of mixed fresh herbs, roughly chopped, eg parsley, mint, basil, oregano, reserving some for garnish
100g feta
¾ cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped
4 small grainy rolls, to serve

Dressing

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional)

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Instructions

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1 In a small jar with a lid place dressing ingredients and shake well to combine and emulsify.

2 In a large bowl place lentils, vegies and fresh herbs. Give a gentle stir to combine. Pour over dressing, tossing to coat. Crumble over feta and sprinkle with almonds.

3 Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with remaining herbs and serve with grainy rolls.

Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 595 cal

Kilojoules 2500 kJ

Total fat 30 g

Saturated fat 6 g

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