CURRIED RED LENTIL SALAD

Curried Red Lentil Salad image

I found this recipe online and noticed there was nothing else like it on Recipezarr. I really enjoyed it. Add cooked chicken, pork, or lamb meat to it to make a nice summer meal.

Provided by FlamingoSushi

Categories Lentil

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

3/4 cup corn oil or 3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar or 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lb dried red lentils
1 cup currants or 1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onions

Steps:

In large bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing. Set aside.
Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well.
Add capers, currants and onions to lentils.
Combine with dressing and let marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 594.4, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 15.9

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