This delicious salad is packed full of goodness. It makes a great side, or it can be upgraded to a filling main with your choice of protein.
Serves66
Cook time20 mins20 minutes
Prep time10 mins10 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup (100g) French-style lentils
1/2 cup (100g) pearl barley
1 orange, zested, juiced
2 tbs apple cider vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
1/3 cup (80ml) walnut oil or olive oil
1 bunch beetroot, trimmed, thinly sliced
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
120g pkt baby rocket leaves
1/2 cup (70g) hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
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Method
Step 1
Place the lentils in a saucepan over high heat. Cover with water. Bring to the boil. Cook for 20 mins or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place the barley in a separate saucepan over high heat. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Cook for 20 mins or until tender. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.
Step 3
Place orange juice, vinegar, mustard, honey and oil in a screw-top jar. Seal and shake until well combined. Season.
Step 4
Arrange the lentils, barley, beetroot, radish, rocket and hazelnut on a large serving platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with the orange zest.
Make it a main: to turn this side into a filling meal, serve it with chargrilled beef sausages or thinly sliced roast beef.
