Preparation time: 10 min
cooking time: 20 min
serves 6
You will need
Lentils
250 ml (1 cup) green lentils, soaked
Pinch of salt
1 bay leaf
1 onion, halved
1 clove garlic, halved
Dressing
60 ml (¼ cup) sour cream
1 clove garlic, crushed
30 ml (2 tbsp) light mayonnaise
5 ml (1 tsp) mustard powder (optional)
15 ml (1 tbsp) canola or olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
60 ml (4 tbsp) milk or water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad
125 ml (½ cup) cherry tomatoes,halved
170 g x 2 (2 cans) tuna chunks in brine
1 packet cos lettuce or mixed salad leaves
410 g (1 can) baked beans
1 ciabatta loaf, cut into chunks
Method
1. LentiLs Place the lentil ingredients in a pot, adding enough water to cover. Cook for 15-25 minutes until lentils are done. Drain and discard the other ingredients. 2. Dressing Mix the dressing ingredients together and place in the fridge until needed. 3. saLaD Place the salad ingredients together in a large salad bowl, ending with the lentils and beans. Toss well and serve with the chilled dressing.
