Pear, Beetroot and Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Pear, Beetroot and Lentil Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g Brown Lentils; 2 Pickled Beetroots; 1 Crisp Pear; 50 g Watercress; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper, crushed

A vibrant, hearty salad packed full of nutritious ingredients. The sweet and slightly tart flavour of pear complements the earthy beetroot and hearty lentils, while the spicy punch of watercress adds a fresh touch.

easy

00:45

METHOD

Step 1.
Cook lentils in boiling water until tender for around 20 minutes.
Step 2.
Dice the beetroot, core and dice the pear and set aside in a bowl.
Step 3.
Rinse the watercress with cold water, allow to drain.
Step 4.
To make the dressing, whisk together 2 tbsp of olive oil, the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Step 5.
Combine the beetroot, cooked lentils, diced pear and watercress in a large bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Step 6.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.