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Halloumi Lentil Salad

35 minweeknight2 servingsvegetarian

Ingredients

  • Lentils250 gOn hand
  • Halloumi225 g, slicedOn hand
  • Arugula100 gOn hand
  • Radish6, thinly slicedOn hand
  • Lemon1, juicedoptional
  • Mustard1 tspoptional
  • Olive oil3 tbspoptional

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Steps

  1. 1

    Simmer the lentils in salted water until tender but still whole.

    20 min

  2. 2

    Whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil and mustard.

    2 min

  3. 3

    Fry the halloumi slices in olive oil until deep gold.

    6 min

  4. 4

    Drain the lentils well.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Toss the warm lentils with the dressing.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Dress the arugula and radishes with the rest.

    2 min

  7. 7

    Scatter the halloumi over the salad.

    2 min

Cook’s note. Dress lentils warm; cold lentils stay bland no matter how much vinaigrette you add.

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