Curried Bean Salad

1. 1

   Wash and pick over the lentils.

2. 2

   Place them in a large saucepan and cover with water using 2-3x the quantity of lentils.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, scale back the heat a bit and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until lentils are tender but not splitting apart.

4. 4

   Salt to taste at this point.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and drain any remaining liquid.

6. 6

   In a large bowl toss the beans, black lentils, red onion, and celery.

7. 7

   Make the curry vinaigrette by mashing the garlic clove with the salt into a thick paste.

8. 8

   In a bowl or jar whisk together this garlic paste, the curry powder, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and olive oil.

9. 9

   Whisk well, taste, and add adjust flavors/salt if needed.

10. 10

    Pour about half of the dressing over the beans and give it all a toss.

11. 11

    Add more dressing a bit at a time until it is to your liking.

12. 12

    Taste, make sure the salad has enough salt.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.