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BEETROOT AND LENTIL SALAD


Ingredients:

 

 

8 organic beetroots, trimmed, scrubbed

2 tbsp organic extra virgin cold pressed olive oil for drizzling

150g organic brown lentils , pre cooked or 1 can organic lentils, drained and rinsed

1 spring onions, sliced thinly 

2tbsp large salted capers, rinsed

150g wild organic rocket

Yoghurt dressing

1 cup thick yoghurt (sheep, cow, soy or coconut)

1/4 cup organic lemon juice

2 tbsps organic extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp organic dill

1  organic garlic clove crushed

 

Description:

Chop beetroots into 1/4's if small or 1/8's if large.  Place in either a roasting pan with a 1/4 cup cold water , a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.  Roast for around 30 mins or until tender.  Or alternatively steam the beetroot in a steamer.  

Prepare dressing whilst cooking the beetroots, by combining all the ingredients and season to taste.

Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, plate up then drizzle with dressing and enjoy.