Salads
Lentil Salad with Mustard Dressing
A filling lentil salad with crunchy vegetables and mustard dressing.
Ingredients
How many servings?
4
Quantities are approximate and adjust automatically with your chosen number of servings.
Method
- Before cooking, measure these ingredients: 240 g green lentils and 1 red bell pepper. Set out the remaining ingredients, cookware and utensils so everything is ready.
- Rinse and simmer lentils in water for about 20 minutes until tender; drain.
- Finely dice the pepper, onion and carrot.
- Whisk mustard with oil, vinegar and maple syrup, pour over lentils and vegetables and toss.
- Before serving, check: Drain cooked grains or beans well and cool them appropriately before combining with fresh ingredients for a cold salad.
Beginner-friendly tips
Read these three practical tips before cooking. Check how the food looks and feels, not just the clock.
- Dry washed vegetables thoroughly; extra water will dilute the dressing and make the salad soggy.
- Drain cooked grains or beans well and cool them appropriately before combining with fresh ingredients for a cold salad.
- Add dressing gradually, toss gently and taste. Add crunchy toppings just before serving.