Warm lentil and feta salad

Name: Warm lentil and feta salad
Prep time: 20m
Cook time: 50m
Cuisine: Mediterranean

The subtle flavour of the Puy lentils is complemented perfectly by the cool feta cheese

Cuisine:Mediterranean

Cook time:50m

Prep time:20m

Servings:

225gm Puy lentils (green lentils)

1 clove garlic, peeled

1 bay leaf

4 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, crushed

½ tsp salt

½ tsp English mustard powder

300gm cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

200gm feta cheese, crumbled

Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Cook the lentils, garlic and bay leaf with plenty of water for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are just soft.

2. Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and mustard powder together in a small bowl, to make a dressing.

3. Drain the lentils and transfer to a warm serving dish. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley and dressing. Add the feta cheese, season to taste and serve.

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