Sweet Lentil Salad

Ingredients

Salad:

• 1 cup dry green lentils (OR 2 ½ cups cooked lentils)
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 10 cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1 celery stick, finely chopped
• 1 small zucchini, washed and grated
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp basil, chopped
• 1 large dried fig, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice 1/2 lemon
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Dressing:

• 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
• Juice 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp agave syrup
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp pepper

Directions

Rinse and sort the lentils. Place them in a pan and top with two cups of water. Cover, bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain off the excess liquid. Set aside and allow to cool.

Put all the salad ingredients, including the lentils, into a large bowl and gently stir to incorporate the flavors.

Put all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until everything is well incorporated.

Pour the dressing over the salad, and mix to combine.

Nutrition

Makes: 7 servings
Serving Size: 1/2 Cup