Lentil, Green Bean, Dill & Halloumi Salad
Lentil, Green Bean, Dill & Halloumi Salad
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups french lentils rinsed
- 2 red capsicums diced
- 2 cups green beans trimmed & roughly chopped
- 200 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup dill finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 200 g halloumi cheese cut into small pieces
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- sea salt & cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil. Add the lentils and cook for about 15 minutes (check the packet instructions). Drain, run under cold water and set aside.
- For the dressing: Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Season well and adjust to taste.
- In a large bowl, place the lentils, capsicum, green beans, cherry tomatoes and dill. Add half the dressing to the salad and give it a good toss.
- Place a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and halloumi pieces. Cook for about 2–3 minutes each side, until golden. Add the halloumi to the salad and drizzle over the remaining dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 33gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 630mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 26gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3395IUVitamin C: 111mgCalcium: 600mgIron: 7mg
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