indian lentil salad.

Indian food is like comfort food to me.  Cold winter-y nights are best counteracted by hot spicy food, warm naan and pillows of basmati rice.  But with the recent warm weather coupled with my Indian cravings, I made a salad to enjoy some exotic spices cold....

indian lentil salad.

cooked lentils

cooked rice (quinoa also works)

1/2 chopped onion

1 bunch broccolini (or other dark leafy green - kale, spinach, chard)

ground turmeric

garam masala

ground curry

juice of 1/2 lemon

rice wine vinegar

olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

optional: garbanzo beans

 Preheat a skillet over low-medium heat.  Add oil and onions.  Saute until slightly translucent and add broccolini.  Add spices (be generous) and saute until cooked down, about 4-5 minutes.  

 In a bowl, combine rice and lentils with a drizzle of olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice.  Stir to mix.  Add cooked veggies and stir to combine.  Serve cold or at room temp.