Marc David
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Joined: 4/6/2003
From: Bay Area -CA
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Lentil Salad with Cucumber Vinaigrette Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: - 1 cup green lentils - 1 onion, chopped - 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped - 1 celery stalk, chopped - 1/2 red onion, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, peeled and chopped - 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice - 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce - 2 teaspoons ground black pepper - 1 cucumber, peeled and diced - 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar - 1 branch of dill - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard - 3 large tomatoes, chopped Directions: - Boil the lentils and onion for about 45 minutes in water. Drain the lentils and cool. Transfer the lentils to a bowl and add the carrots, celery, red onion, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. - Place the diced cucumber in a blender, add the sherry vinegar, dill, and Dijon mustard. Blend until smooth. - Place tomatoes on the lentil mixture and pour the vinaigrette. Nutritional Information: - Serving size: 1 cup - Calories: 65 - Fat: 0.5 g - Cholesterol: 0 mg - Protein: 4 g - Carbohydrates: 12 g - Fiber: 2 g - Sodium: 240 mg
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