Lentil Lovers Salad

Lentil Lovers Salad

Get Ready!

2 cups lentils dry.  Rinsed.  Now cook them....
About 10 cups of water should be adequate to cook 2 cups of lentils. Bring to boil.  Cook to your taste. Al dente is best!  
NOT mushy. Drain. Rinse with cold water.

Additions.... for the season: 
Chopped sauteed kale
Chopped red onions
Chopped carrots

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ZESTY, MOUTH WATERING DRESSING for your Lovely Lentils!
Whisk together or Shake in a jar
1/3 cup olive Oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 


1 TBSP maple syrup (Vermont!) 
1 TBSP Dijon mustard or mustard you like
2 TSP salt
2 TSP pepper
1 TSP ground cumin
1/2 TSP turmeric
1/2 TSP ground coriander 
1/2 TSP ground cardamon
1/4 TSP cayenne pepper (this one is up to you depending on how you like heat)
1/4 TSP ground cloves
1/4 TSP fresh grated nutmeg or just out of the bottle
1/4 TSP ground cinnamon 

Pour dressing on top of lentils and additional veggies you choose.  Mix gently.  Don't inhale.  But you might since the flavors are amazing..........

Goat Cheese is a great addition on top!