French Lentil Salad

Name: French Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Cup Dry brown lentils; 4 Cups Water; 1 Cup Grated carrots; 1/2 Cup Sweet onion, chopped; 1/2 Cup Fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 Tsp Fresh garlic, crushed; 2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp Water; 1 Tbsp Soy sauce (optional); 2 Tsp Dijon mustard; 1 Tsp Vegan Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 Tsp Ground oregano; Several Twists Freshly ground black pepper

By Mary McDougall
This is great to take on a picnic and everyone loves it-even those people who are sure they don't like lentils. It keeps well in a cooler or in the refrigerator. Be sure to make it at least 3 hours before you plan to serve it to allow time for the flavors to blend.

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients

1 Cup Dry brown lentils

4 Cups Water

1 Cup Grated carrots

1/2 Cup Sweet onion, chopped

1/2 Cup Fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 Tsp Fresh garlic, crushed

2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp Water

1 Tbsp Soy sauce (optional)

2 Tsp Dijon mustard

1 Tsp Vegan Worcestershire sauce

1/2 Tsp Ground oregano

Several Twists Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1 Place the lentils and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for about 30 minutes, until tender but still firm. Meanwhile, prepare remaining vegetables. Combine vinegar, water, soy sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, oregano and pepper in a small container and mix well. Set aside.

2 Drain lentils. Place in a bowl. Add carrot, onion, parsley and garlic. Mix well. Pour dressing over and mix again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

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