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Zola Nene’s Dense Bean and Lentil Salad

Packed with protein, fibre and fresh flavour, this hearty bean and lentil salad is every bit as delicious as the hype suggests.

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Serves 4-6
Made with Akila Carioca Beans, Akila Black Lentils
Ingredients

Ingredients

Salad
1 cup Akila Carioca Beans
½ cup Akila Black Lentils
½ cucumber, diced
1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
1 carrot, grated
1 red onion, chopped
Dressing
1 Tbs wholegrain mustard
1 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 Tbs white wine vinegar
2 Tbs maple syrup
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste.
Method

Method

01

Cook the beans and the lentils (separately) in plenty of water until tender and cooked through. Drain and set aside.

02

Whisk together mustards, vinegar, maple syrup, and olive oil then season well with salt and pepper to taste.

03

Place cooked beans, lentils, cucumber, pepper, carrot and onion onto the salad dressing.

04

Toss well until combined then leave to sit and marinade for at least 10 minutes before serving.