Cook the Puy lentils in boiling water until tender and then drain and give them a quick rinse with cold water. Drain them really well and then mix with the 50mls olive oil and season well.

You can cook the corn on a chargrill briefly to give it some flavour – just rub it with some olive oil, salt and pepper and char on all sides, or else cook for a few minutes in boiling water and then drain and cut the corn from the cob and add to the salad.

Chop up the rhubarb and add it. Either chargrill the asparagus or quickly blanch it or steam it, then refresh and add to the lentils. Add the spring onions, and chop up the flat leaf parsley. Chop the halloumi into cubes and fry in olive oil, until golden brown, then drain on kitchen paper and add them. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

This is fine after a night in the fridge, but I prefer to make this and serve it straight away while all the veg are still a little warm. Sharpen up with the vinegar or lime juice if necessary.

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