Layered Lentil and Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) yellow wax beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 small head Romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
• 1 can (14 oz /398 ml) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
• 1 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
• 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
• ³⁄₄ cup olive oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup balsamic vinegar
• Sea Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Steam wax beans until tender crisp. Refresh under cold water and drain.
2. In a large glass bowl, layer ingredients in the following order: lentils, onion, pepper, beans, lettuce, artichoke heart.
3. Drizzle with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing and serve.