Spicy Lentil Salad with Smoked Turkey
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
- 2 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1 tsp thyme, fresh
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups red bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 cups green bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 cups red onions, finely chopped
- 2 cups celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup parsley, fresh, finely chopped
- 2 cups turkey, smoked, cooked, cubed
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
- 3 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
Directions
- Put lentils, onions, garlic, carrots, thyme and bay leaves in boiling water and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
- Stir occasionally, checking the water level and adding more if necessary.
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, cumin, sea salt and pepper.
- Combine the bell peppers, onions and celery in a bowl.
- Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the vegetables.
- Add the parsley, cooked lentils and smoked turkey.
- Combine well.
Served very hot, it makes a beautiful winter dish.