Name: Warm haloumi and lentil salad
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 gram cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 yellow pepper, chopped; 1/2 a cucumber, sliced; 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 75 gram lentils; 100 gram light haloumi cheese

Warm haloumi and lentil salad

Haloumi is such a deliciously versatile cheese, and this warm salad with lentils will prove popular with the whole family. Image courtesy of Getty.

Ingredients

250 gram cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 yellow pepper, chopped

1/2 a cucumber, sliced

2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

75 gram lentils

100 gram light haloumi cheese

Method

1.Place the cherry tomatoes, yellow pepper and sliced cucumber in a large bowl. Add the balsamic vinegar and leave to marinate.

2.Heat a non-stick frying pan on the hob. Slice the halloumi into 1cm square chunks and add to the pan.

3.Meanwhile, cook the puy lentils according to pack instructions.

4.Keep an eye on your halloumi, turning with tongs as it goes golden brown. Once cooked on both sides, add to the bowl with the other ingredients.

5.When the lentils are done, add them to the bowl and mix well. Divide between four plates and serve immediately.

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