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Lentil, Roasted Veg and Feta Salad - cozy, comforting and oh so healthy! Protein rich lentils mixed with herby roast veg and creamy, salty feta - YUM! Vegetarian and gluten free | thecookandhim.com

Lentil, Roasted Veg and Feta Salad

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Total: 45 mins | Quantity: 1 serving

Ingredients

Roast Veg:
  • 1 carrot – peeled or scrubbed clean and roughly diced
  • 1 red onion – peeled and roughly diced
  • 1 sweet potato – peeled and roughly diced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt and pepper
  • Drizzle of olive oil
Salad
  • 100g (1/2 cup) Hodmedod’s Red Lentils
  • 65g (1/2 cup) walnuts
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tblsp Hodmedod’s Camelina Seeds
  • 2-3 good handfuls of salad leaves – we love a mixture of baby salad leaves, rocket, shredded little gem, lamb’s lettuce and alfalfa sprouts
  • 50g (1/3 cup) vegan feta cheese
Dressing
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tblsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp of your favourite mustard (eg Dijon, wholegrain, English)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 Fan / 200 C / 400 F / Gas 6 and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicon mat
  2. Toss all your prepared veg and thyme leaves with a good pinch each of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil (and optional dried chilli flakes)
  3. Tip onto your prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through
  4. While they're roasting, cook your lentils by putting into a small saucepan and enough cold water to completely cover.  Bring to the boil then simmer for around 15 minutes until soft.  Drain and set aside
  5. For the maple glazed walnuts put the walnuts, maple syrup and camelina seeds into a small frying pan and toss frequently over a medium heat until the outsides of the walnuts begin to caramelise.  Set aside to cool
  6. Whisk together your dressing ingredients (or use a sealed container to shake together!)
  7. To assemble put all your salad leaves into a large bowl, tip on the lentils, cooked vegetables and dressing and toss everything together until well coated in the dressing. 
  8. Put into a serving bowl and scatter over the walnuts.  Enjoy!

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/lentil-roasted-veg-and-feta-salad/