This is a heavy-hitting serve of protein with the lentils and tuna making it a robust,dinner-worthy kind of salad.
250g French-style (green) lentils
2 large charred peppers (marinated capsicums),finely sliced
½ cup pitted black olives,sliced into rounds
250g tinned smoked tuna
about ½ cup shaved parmesan
2 tbsp honey Dijon mustard (or 1 tbsp honey + 1 tbsp mild Dijon mustard)
juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup olive oil
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat,reduce heat to medium,add the lentils and simmer until tender (20-25 minutes). Strain and transfer to a bowl. Add the sliced charred peppers and the olives. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
To make the dressing,add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
To serve,scoop the lentil mix into a bowl,top with some tuna,scatter with parmesan,drizzle with dressing and season with salt and pepper.
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