July 19, 2010

LENTIL SALAD

When it’s just to hot to cook, let alone eating a hot dish, like it is here in Naples, Italy. This main or side dish is perfect and nutritious. Also you can add more vegetables (there is no limit, go crazy!). Can be served with good crusty bread or garlic bread and treat yourself to a nice glass of wine.

                                                   Serves 2 –4

2 cans of lentils
2 carrots, chopped or shredded
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 of red pepper, chopped
1/2 of a beet, chopped
parmesan cheese, shaved
olive oil and balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
5 leaves of fresh basil, chopped

Add all the ingredients together, tossed. Taste to see if it is missing anything. Let sit for at least an hour for all the flavour to incorporate.    IMG_0607

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