Cypriot Grain Salad

Method

• 1)

  Bring 1L of stock and 1L of water to the boil

• 2)

  Add quinoa and dried lentils to pot and cook for 12-15 minutes (if using tinned lentils they do not require cooking). Strain once cooked.

• 3)

  Finely chop red onion then add to salad bowl

• 4)

  Finely chop coriander and parsley and then add to the salad bowl

• 5)

  Chop up 2 cucumbers and add to a salad bowl

• 6)

  Strain brine off baby capers and add to salad bowl

• 7)

  Make yoghurt dressing by adding chilli flakes, good pinch of salt, heaped tablespoon of cumin and the zest and juiced of one lemon to yoghurt. Give a good mix.

• 8)

  Salad can be served hot or cold add quinoa and lentils to salad bowl

• 9)

  Add pumpkin seeds and currants to the salad, mixing together.

• 10)

  Top with a pinch of salt, tablespoon of cumin, zest and juice of two lemons

• 11)

  Drizzle with some olive oil and mix

• 12)

  Serve with good dollop of yoghurt on top