Lentil, Beetroot and Apple Salad

This crunchy and colourful Lentil, Beetroot and Apple Salad is not only delicious but very healthy.

The lentil gives you all the fibre protein and iron needed. And the fruits just sweeten up the deal.

You can prepare the lentil soaked in the dressing, leave it overnight in the fridge for even a couple of days, and only prepare the fresh salad when you are ready to eat. Even in portions.

Therefore, this is a great salad for singles couples or families. It can even be taken to lunch as well if you have a separate compartment for salad and the lentils in your Tupperware.

Lentil, Apple Salad with Beetroot

Serves 6

Ingredients for the dressing

2 tbsp of Dijon mustard

1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp of garlic paste

1 tbsp of maple syrup

Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for salad

3/4 cup of green lentils or French lentils, or a mix of both.

2 Bay leaves

1 large beetroot,

500 g Crunchy salad as you prefer. I used rocket and baby salad mix

1 organic apple

2 tbsp dried cranberries

1/4 cup of pine nut

1tsp thyme

1/2 red onion, diced

Instructions

Soaked lentil overnight. Drain, and cook it in saltwater and with a couple of bay leaves.

Drain it again and let it cool

Lentils for Lentil, Beetroot and Apple Salad

Mix all the sauce ingredients. Then, pour it over the land is and mix well.

Peel beetroot and using the potato peeler slice the beetroot.

Quarter and slice the organic apple thinly.

Lentil, Beetroot and Apple Salad

Wash salad greens, add it to a large bowl. Top with beetroot, apple and lentil mixture. Add dried cranberries, pine nuts, thyme and onion.

Ready to serve! Mix well and plate it!

Lentil, Beetroot and Apple Salad