Cauliflower, rice & lentil salad
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 12
Ingredients
- 1kg cauliflower
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 300g basmati wild rice mix
- 300g puy lentils
- 300g raisin
- large handful roughly chopped parsley
For the dressing
- large handful mint leaves, chopped
- zest and juice 2 lemons
- 8 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
Method
- STEP 1
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Break the cauliflower into florets, drizzle with oil and toss with the paprika. Spread out in a roasting tin and roast for 40 mins until just tender. Allow to cool slightly.
- STEP 2
Meanwhile, rinse the rice and lentils, then put them in a saucepan with twice their volume of water. Cover and bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 25-30 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- STEP 3
To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients. Season and pour over the rice mixture while slightly warm, then stir in the cauliflower, raisins and parsley.
