RECIPE:

Fresh strawberry and rhubarb salad

Salad made by Hanne-Lene Dahlgren .
Photo: Hanne-Lene Dahlgren

Fresh, colourful and tasty!

This plant-based salad, made by renowned Norwegian cookbook author Hanne-Lene Dahlgren, is a must-try.

Salad made by Hanne-Lene Dahlgren .
Photo: Hanne-Lene Dahlgren

"I just love rhubarb season, since there are so many good things you can make with it."

Hanne-Lene Dahlgren, veggie enthusiast

Hanne-Lene Dahlgren at Aker Brygge in Oslo .
Photo: Line Dammen

Salad made by Hanne-Lene Dahlgren .
Photo: Hanne-Lene Dahlgren

Taste the flavourful rhubarb in Hanne-Lene's fresh summer salad. This recipe is perfect as a side dish for summer barbecue meals.

Hanne-Lene Dahlgren at Aker Brygge in Oslo .
Photo: Line Dammen

Salad made by Hanne-Lene Dahlgren .
Photo: Hanne-Lene Dahlgren

Fresh strawberry and rhubarb salad

with (plant-based) feta cheese

Ingredients:

Salad

1 large tin lentils, drained (230g)

2 rhubarb stalks, thinly sliced

1 small bunch of asparagus, in 1 cm thick pieces

10 strawberries, divided in four

200g cherry tomatoes, divided in four

1 handful basil, roughly chopped

Dressing

3 tbsp maple syrup

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 squeeze of lemon juice

salt and pepper

Garnish

150 g feta cheese, preferably plant-based, see hannelene.no/plantefeta

basil

1 handful of blueberries (optional)

toasted pumpkin kernels (optional)

chilli flakes (optional)

Source: Hannelene.no

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Method:

1. Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Place in a colander if you are making it ahead of time, in order to allow the ingredients to drain a little.

2. Mix together the dressing ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste.

3. When you are ready to serve it, transfer the salad into a serving bowl, pour the dressing on top and mix. Garnish with feta and basil (and blueberries, pumpkin kernels, and chilli flakes, if you like).

Enjoy!

A bowl of salat made by cookbook author Hanne-Lene Dahlgren

Salad made by Hanne-Lene Dahlgren.
Photo: Hanne-Lene Dahlgren

Looking for extra fresh and delicious ingredients for your salad? Hanne-Lene recommends visiting a farm shop.

World-class fruit and berries, tasty vegetables and more await you!

Did you know that Norwegian fruit and vegetables taste extra sweet and delicious? The long sunny days in the summer and a cool climate make them super tasty!

Want the best strawberries you have ever tasted (at least according to Norwegians)? Buy freshly-picked strawberries from stalls by the roadside. It's the perfect snack when you're on the go.

Norwegian strawberries .
Photo: Øyvind Heen - Visitnorway.com

Hanne-Lene has lots of expert tips on where to eat the best vegetarian and plant-based food in Norway. Check out the cookbook author's top veggie restaurants.

Cookbook author and blogger, Hanne-Lene Dahlgren, eating. .
Photo: Line Dammen