Lentil Salad
Easy, nutritious salad
Ingredients
- 500 g puy or green lentils
- 1 red onion peeled and diced
- 150 g sultanas
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Put the lentils in a large saucepan and cover with boiling water
- Bring to the boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender but not too soft
- Meanwhile place all the spice ingredients in a jug and mix thoroughly
- Drain the lentils and place in a large bowl
- Stir in the onion and dried fruit
- Stir in the vinaigrette
- Allow to cool completely
- Cover and refrigerate
- Remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving