Brown Lentil Salad

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Brown Lentil Salad (Miser Salata)

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup dried lentils

4 cups water

1 medium cucumber -- peeled and diced

2 tomatoes -- diced

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/2 jalapeno -- seeded and minced

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon bragg's

1 tablespoon minced onion -- or to taste

1 clove garlic -- (1 or 2) minced

1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

1/2 teaspoon minced ginger root

 

1. Sort and rinse lentils. In a large saucepan, combine

lentils and water and bring to a boil. Boil over medium high

heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until lentils are tender. Add

more water during cooking, if necessary. Drain and cool to

room temperature. {OR sprout the lentils instead}

 

2. In a salad bowl, combine cooled lentils, cucumber,

tomatoes, parsley, and jalapeno. In a small bowl, stir

together vinegar, oil, bragg's, onion, garlic, mustard, and

ginger. Pour over salad and toss gently to mix well.

 

 

Source: " 2002 Front Porch Collection "