Ingredients

• 1 cup French lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 450 g baby beets, drained & cut in half
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt & pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1. Bring the water, lentils & bay leaf to boil in a medium saucepan, reduce heat & simmer until tender, approx 25 minutes.

2. Drain & remove bay leaf.

3. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic & salt & pepper, pour over lentils and lightly toss.

4. Toss the dressed lentils together with the onion, beets, parsley & coriander.

5. Top with crumbled feta.