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Lentil, cucumber and olive salad

This lentil, cucumber and olive salad is really easy to create as it can be made using ready cooked or tinned lentils. If you don't have any, just cook a cup of  green or brown lentils for 15 minutes (with a bay leaf and a garlic clove put in the cooking water), drain and cool before continuing with the recipe. Serve it with toasted pita bread or wholesome rolls. Perfect for parties, picnics and lunch-boxes too!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsps sherry vinegar
  • 2 tsp whole-grain mustard
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 tin cooked lentils drained
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 handful pitted black olives sliced
  • 1 handful fresh mint roughly chopped
  • 50 g feta cheese

Method
 

  1. Mix the oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Season, taste and adjust to your liking.
  2. Cut the cucumber in half (lengthwise) and scoop out the soft flesh. Cut the rest into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Mix the lentils, cucumber, olives and mint in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  4. Crumble the feta on top just before serving.