Lentil and haloumi salad with pomegranate dressing

Serves: 4

Time to make: 35 mins

Ingredients

500g kumarasweet-potatoX, chopped in 2cm chunks
2 cups pumpkin pieces, chopped in 2cm chunks
2 carrots, chopped in 2cm chunks
2 cups kale or silver beet leaves only, chopped in 3cm pieces
2 x 400g cans lentils in spring water, drained, rinsed
½ cup mixed fresh mint and fresh parsley
120g haloumi cheese, sliced in 2cm cubes
Dressing
2 lemons, grated zest and juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (see tip)

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Place kumara, pumpkin and carrots in a microwave-proof bowl and cover with a plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove and place in a baking dish lined with baking paper. Spray with oil and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and soft. After 20 minutes add kale or silver beet to baking dish and spread out. Roast for 5-8 minutes until crispy.

2 Meanwhile, combine lentils and fresh herb mix in a large bowl and mix well. Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

3 Heat a large pan over a medium-high heat and spray with oil. Cook haloumi slices for about 2 minutes, until golden on both sides. Remove from pan, allow to rest for 1 minute then slice each slice into 4 chunks. Set aside.

4 Remove vegetables from oven. Add to lentil mixture. Add dressing and mix well.

5 Serve lentil salad topped with haloumi. Garnish with extra herbs and lemon zest if your prefer.

HFG tip

Find pomegranate molasses in the gourmet or deli section in your supermarket. If you can’t find it, use 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar instead.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 403 cal

Kilojoules 1690 kJ

Protein 16 g

Total fat 16 g

Saturated fat 7 g

Carbohydrates 50 g

Sugar 11 g

Dietary fibre 10 g

Sodium 680 mg

Calcium 320 mg

Iron 4.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.