How Do You Make Tuna Salad With Brown Lentils And Fresh Herbs?
Tuna salad with brown lentils and fresh herbs is a quick, simple dish that is excellent for light lunches and buffet style parties, and because it keeps very well for some time, it is also a good meal to take for picnics or day trips to the beach or mountains. Serve with a glass of crisp, dry white wine and a loaf of hot Italian or French bread and herbed butter for a light but satisfying lunch in a hurry. Whisk the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, wholegrain mustard, garlic, cumin powder and ground coriander in a small bowl and set aside until needed. Seed the tomatoes with a spoon and chop them into small pieces. Chop the red onion into very small pieces with a sharp knife. Mix the chopped onion, tomatoes and drained lentils in a large mixing bowl and add the tuna. Stir to mix with wooden spoons. Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl and pour the dressing over the salad. Season with coarse ground black pepper to taste and mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients. Serve immedi