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TOMATO LENTILS SALAD

By Director – Josh Ball ·  · 3 min read

TOMATO LENTILS SALAD

Can you guess what the world’s most favoured fruit is?
According to the BBC, the world’s most favoured fruit turns out to be… tomatoes! Tomato has been a hot debate topic on whether it’s a fruit or vegetable, but no one can argue that few things are as delicious as a sweet, juicy, fresh tomato.
And this Tomato Lentil Salad by @goodnessavenue successfully highlights all the good things about this humble fruit. The addition of lentils not only makes this dish more nutritious but also filling. It’s perfect for a satisfying lunch that won’t leave you feeling bogged down.
Tempted yet? Find fresh, perfectly imperfect tomatoes for this recipe in our Farmers Pick Box, and all the essentials you need to cook this recipe, including lentils, in our Farmers Pick Pantry.
Want to learn more about perfectly imperfect tomatoes? Watch how many tomatoes get rejected by supermarkets and how Farmers Pick is saving them here!
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Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 can brown lentils
  • 3 cups cooked mixed grains (barley, brown rice, quinoa)
  • 1/3 cup pickled onions`
  • 1 tbsp furikake seasoning or roasted sesame seeds

Miso Dressing

  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp 1 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tbsp 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 Juice of 1 lime
  • Water, to thin

Instructions
 

  • In a screw top jar combine all the dressing ingredients and shake until emulsified.
  • In a bowl combine the lentils, grains, pickled onions, with 3/4 of the dressing.
  • Transfer to a serving platter, top with the tomatoes and sprinkle with the furikake seasoning. Drizzle over extra dressing and enjoy!

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