Summer Lentil Salad

Have a bunch of juicy cherry tomatoes and mangoes so I decided to make this tasty Summer lentil salad. I like to make a simple dressing for this salad. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and shallots.

Summer Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 50g lentils
• 2 cups of water
• 1 clove garlic
• 10 cherry tomatoes. halved
• 2 cucumber. sliced
• 1 mango, diced

Lemon vinaigrette

• 1 shallot. minced
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Direction

1. Combine minced shallot, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until emulsified.
2. In a medium pot combine lentils and smashed garlic clove. Add enough water to cover the lentils. Bring to simmer and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Drain lentils in a colander and discard the garlic.
4. Place lentils, tomato, cucumber and mango in a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature.