Prep time:

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 6

120g Wild and Basmati Rice (cooked)

120g Cooked Lentils

2 Red Onions

3 Spring Onions

20g Chives

3tbsp Olive Oil

2tbsp Cider Vinegar

½tsp Roast Garlic

1tsp Grainy Mustard

Salt and Pepper

As the weather gets warmer, the sun comes out and our thoughts turn to outdoor events – it’s time to ‘think picnic’. Juliet Bidwell of Juliet’s Catering couldn’t agree more. Here are her suggestions...

  1. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together and taste for seasoning.
  2. Mix the rice, lentils, red onions, spring onion, and chives together and toss the dressing through the salad

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  • pictures: David Merewether

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