Lentil and Tuna Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 14 oz (400 g) canned brown or green lentils, drained and rinsed
• 5 oz (140 g) canned tuna in water, drained
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
• pepper

• 3 tbsp virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander

1. Using a sharp knife, deseed the tomatoes and chop them into small dice. Finely chop the red onion.
2. To make the dressing, beat all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside until required.
3. Mix together the chopped onion, diced tomatoes and drained lentils in a large bowl.
4. Flake the tuna with a fork and stir it into the lentil mixture. Stir in the chopped coriander and mix well.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and season to taste with pepper. Serve immediately.