Salad Bowls

Zesty Beetroot and Lentil Salad

Preparation: 50 minutes

Serves: 2 (4 if served as a side)

INGREDIENTS

  • 400g brown lentils, rinsed
  • 250g pack of Love Beets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 navel oranges, peeled and segmented
  • ¼ cup hazelnuts, roasted
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • ½ cup olive oil (dressing)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (dressing)
  • 1 tbsp honey (dressing)
  • Juice of half lemon (dressing)
  • Salt and pepper (dressing)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cut the Love Beets into wedges and spread them on a baking tray. Drizzle with oil and salt. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine the lentils, roasted beets, orange segments and toasted hazelnuts. Rip the stalks off the watercress and mix through the salad.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients for the dressing together until combined. Pour over the salad and lightly toss to coat all ingredients
  4. Serve as is, or on the side of grilled fish or chicken!