GREEN LENTIL SALAD ( Yesil mercimek salatasi )

A simple salad with crunchy vegetables perfect for barbecues and as a delicious lunch time light meal.

YOU NEED

• 200 g cooked green lentil
• 3 tsp olive oil
• juice of 1 lemon or 6 tsp vinegar
• 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 red apple, finely chopped
• 4 tsp roasted pumpkin seeds
• ground black pepper
• Green olives and apple slices to decorate.

Mix oil and lemon juice with the lentils. Add celery,carrot, apple and pumpkin seeds. Season with little salt and pepper to taste. Decorate with olives and apple slices.