Recipe Tip: Lentil Salad with Salsa

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Bring lentils to a boil in plenty of water with a pinch of salt, cook for 15 minutes until al dente.

2. Step 2

   Pour the lentils in a colander and leave to drain.

3. Step 3

   Mix the lentils with garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let the lentils marinade for a while, season with salt, pepper, lemon juice and vinegar. Mix in parsley and spring onions.

4. Step 4

   For the salsa, mix red and yellow peppers, chillies, tomatoes and spring onions with lemon juice, cumin, coriander and garlic. Season the salsa with salt.

5. Step 5

   Layer the lentil salad and salsa in large glasses, sprinkle the lettuce on top.

6. Step 6

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7. Step 7

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8. Step 8

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9. Step 9

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10. Step 10

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11. Step 11

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