125g lentilles vertes (green lentils)
175g small new potatoes
125g frozen baby broad beans
75g haricots verts
25g red onion, very finely sliced
75g assorted olives
125g cooked beetroot, chopped
romaine lettuce leaves and flat bread to serve (optional)
For the dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
salt and freshly ground black pepper
PREPARATION:
1. Cook the lentils according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes until almost tender, then add the broad beans and green beans for the last few minutes of cooking. Drain thoroughly, chop the potatoes and cut the green beans into three.
2. For the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings and add to the well-drained lentils and potatoes. Leave to go cold then mix with all the remaining ingredients.
3. Serve with romaine lettuce leaves and warmed flat bread such as Khoubz or pitta.