Saturday, January 28, 2012

French Lentil and Carrot Salad



This is one of my all time favorite salads. Enjoy it over a bed of fresh greens with sliced avocado or by itself. This salad also packs well on days when you need to brown bag it.
3 cups baby carrots
3 stalks celery
1" cube fresh ginger, peeled
1 clove garlic
1 bunch parsley, stems removed


You can finely chop the ingredients listed above, or pulse them in a food processor. (If you use a food processor, it may be best to chop in two batches to avoid turning it to mush.) Once all the ingredients are finely chopped, put them in a large mixing bowl and add:
1 package Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils  
The following amounts are approximate:
the juice of one lemon
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Hawaiian pink salt crystals
fresh ground black pepper

As I said, these amounts are approximate, so stir it together, taste and see if you want more of anything. (Remember, the flavors will be stronger once it sits overnight in the refrigerator.) I also like to add about 1/2 tsp of Penzeys Sweet Curry.

This makes a pretty big batch, but the good new is that it keeps well in the refrigerator and if you're like me, once you taste it, you'll find yourself going back for more again and again.

Happy chopping!
deborah

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