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Easy Beetroot Salad with Feta and Rocket Recipe

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A vibrant and nutritious Easy Beetroot Salad featuring tender puy lentils, sweet pre-cooked beetroots, peppery rocket, creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, tangy sundried tomatoes, and fresh spring onions. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a hearty side dish, combining earthy flavors with a satisfying texture contrast.

Ingredients

Lentils and Salad Base

  • 250g puy lentils (in a packet)
  • 4 small pre-cooked beetroots, vacuum packed
  • 2 handfuls of rocket
  • 2 small spring onions, chopped

Additional Ingredients

  • 100g feta, crumbled (usually half a block)
  • Handful of walnuts, ideally roasted
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped with oil reserved

Instructions

  1. Cook the Lentils: Rinse the puy lentils under cold water and cook them in boiling water for about 20-25 minutes until tender but firm. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the Beetroot: If not already pre-sliced, slice the pre-cooked vacuum packed beetroots into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Assemble the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, sliced beetroot, and rocket leaves.
  4. Add Flavor and Crunch: Add the chopped spring onions, crumbled feta, roasted walnuts, and chopped sundried tomatoes along with their reserved oil to the bowl.
  5. Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure even distribution of flavors and coating of the dressing from the sundried tomato oil.
  6. Serve: Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes if desired, then serve fresh as a nutritious and colorful salad.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked beetroots to save time and enhance ease of preparation.
  • Roasting walnuts intensifies their flavor and adds a pleasant crunch.
  • The sundried tomato oil acts as a flavorful dressing, so additional dressing may not be necessary.
  • This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
  • For a vegan version, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative.

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