Roasted carrot, rocket & lentil salad Recipe – A vibrant and substantial salad for two that’s rich in calcium, fiber, and 4 of your 5-a-day. With toasted cumin, honey and mustard it’s rich in flavor too!
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INGREDIENTS
- 300g carrots, peeled and sliced lengthways
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ½ tsp honey
- ½ tsp wholegrain mustard
- 250g ready-cooked lentils
- ¼ cucumber, chopped
- 80g rocket, washed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 50g feta, crumbled
METHOD
STEP 1
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Toss the carrots in 1 tbsp oil, the cumin seeds, and some seasoning. Spread out on a baking tray and roast for 30-35 mins until soft and charred around the edges.
STEP 2
Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining oil, lemon zest, juice, honey, and mustard. Once the carrots are cooked, stir through all the remaining ingredients, then toss through the dressing to serve.
