Raw beetroot, feta and lentil salad
- Serves 6
- Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 00
An easy, cafe style, vegetarian salad that you can make at home!
Recipe by: Wattie's
Ingredients
2 beetroot (about 400g)
400g can Wattie’s Lentils in Springwater, drained
1 small red onion, finely diced
½ punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ - ½ cup Eta Lite and Free Honey Mustard Dressing
50g traditional feta, crumbled
Salad leaves
Method
Peel and coarsely grate the beetroot into a mixing bowl.
Add the drained Wattie’s Lentils, red onion and cherry tomatoes. Mix through Eta Lite and Free Honey Mustard Dressing.
Place the salad leaves on a serving platter. Spoon over the salad. Just before serving scatter over the crumbled feta and lightly toss into the salad.
Tips:
Use disposable gloves when handling the raw beetroot to avoid staining your hands.
FAQs:
Can I substitute any ingredients in this recipe? Yes! Switch it up and replace the lentils with drained Wattie’s Black Beans in Springwater, and replace the feta cheese with crumbled blue cheese.
What are the benefits of raw beetroot? Raw beetroots are high in nutrients and low in calories. Other benefits include lowering blood pressure, helps to fight inflammation, and can help improve digestive health.