Beluga Lentil & Balsamic Beetroot Salad
This dark and delicious vegan salad is a massively moreish mix of texture and flavour.
By Alex Mackay
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Serves 4
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15 minutes
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1 pan
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Beginner
Suitable for dairy-free, gluten-free, vegans and vegetarians
Ingredients
- 1 x 250g pouch of Merchant Gourmet Simply Cooked Beluga Lentils
- Grated zest of 1 orange and 5 tbsp of juice
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 350g cooked red beetroot; half grated, half diced in 1.5cm cubes
- 10 pepperdew peppers, halved
- Seeds from 1/4 pomegranate or 60g
- A pinch of salt, sugar and cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the orange zest and juice, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
- Warm the Beluga Lentils according to the instructions on the pouch. Stir them into the dressing
- Add the grated and diced beetroot. Stir together well, season to taste with salt, sugar to balance the acidity of the citrus and cayenne pepper for a little more bite
- Mix in the Peppadew peppers and pomegranate Seeds. Serve
Soft, fresh, white goat’s cheese would make a delightful addition to this dish
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