Warm Lentil and Cherry Tomato Salad

1. 1 Mung beanspack 400 g ≈ $3.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 60 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
3. 3 Ground black pepper 1 g
4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 5 g
5. 5 Cherry tomatoespack 250 g ≈ $2.50 80 g
6. 6 Cilantropack 50 g ≈ $1.20 20 g
7. 7 Soy sauce 11 ml
8. 8 Vinegar 9% 6 ml
9. 9 Sunflower oil 13 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Rinse the lentils, cover with cold water, and soak for 30 minutes.

2. Cook the lentils in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender but not mushy; drain and cool.

3. Slice the onion² into half-rings and sauté in oil for 5 minutes until golden.

4. Halve the cherry⁵ tomatoes, finely chop the cilantro⁶, and mince the garlic⁴.

5. Mix the lentils with the tomatoes, cilantro⁶, and garlic⁴.

6. Add the sautéed onions², soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper.

7. Toss and serve immediately.