Roast Beetroot, Lentil & Feta Salad

Earthy beetroot, peppery lentils and salty feta with a honey mustard dressing.

  • Under an hour
  • Beginner
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
Prep
15 mins
Cook
40 mins
Serves
4
Level
Beginner
Beetroot and feta salad on a plate

A salad that is filling enough for dinner.

Dress the lentils while they are warm; they soak up the flavour.

Ingredients

Serves 4

Salad

Dressing

Method

  1. Roast the beetroot

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the beetroot in the oil, season and roast for 40 minutes, until tender.

    Timer: 40:00

  2. Make the dressing

    Shake the dressing ingredients together in a jar with a pinch of salt.

  3. Dress the lentils

    Warm the lentils and toss with half the dressing.

  4. Assemble

    Arrange the rocket, lentils and beetroot. Top with feta and walnuts and drizzle with the rest of the dressing.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use ready-cooked beetroot?

Yes, but use the kind without vinegar. Skip the roasting and just cut it into wedges.