ROASTED CARROT, ROCKET & LENTIL SALAD

Roasted carrot, rocket & lentil salad image

A vibrant and substantial salad for two that's rich in calcium, fibre and 4 of your 5-a-day. With toasted cumin, honey and mustard it's rich in flavour too!

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

300g carrots , peeled and sliced lengthways
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 lemon , zested and juiced
½ tsp honey
½ tsp wholegrain mustard
250g ready-cooked lentils
¼ cucumber , chopped
80g rocket , washed
1 avocado , sliced
50g feta , crumbled

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Toss the carrots in 1 tbsp oil, the cumin seeds and some seasoning. Spread out on a baking tray and roast for 30-35 mins until soft and charred around the edges.
Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining oil, the lemon zest and juice, honey and mustard. Once the carrots are cooked, stir through all the remaining ingredients, then toss through the dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 18 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 2.1 milligram of sodium