Warm New Potato and Lentil Salad

Ingredients:

• Puy Lentils – 85 gms
• New Potatoes – 450 gms
• Spring Onions – 6
• Olive Oil – 1 tblsp
• Balsamic Vinegar – 2 tblsp
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Method:

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
2. Rinse the lentils and then cook for about 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain, rinse and leave to one side.
4. Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
5. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Drain and halve.
7. Trim the base from the spring onions and cut in long strips.
8. Put the lentils, potatoes and spring onions into a serving dish and toss with the olive oil and vinegar.
9. Season with plenty of pepper and a little salt if required.