Curried Red Lentil Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

• 3/4 cup corn oil or olive oil
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar or 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

Salad

• 1 lb dried red lentils
• 1 cup currant or raisins
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onions
• 1/3 cup capers (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In large bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing. Set aside.

2. 2

   Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well.

3. 3

   Add capers, currants and onions to lentils.

4. 4

   Combine with dressing and let marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.

5. 5

   Enjoy!