LEMONY LENTIL SALAD with GREEK DRESSING

Well, we are off to do our part for the community/environment. We are out picking trash up. There was an overwhelming response in our community last year. Here's hoping that today there will be a grand outpouring of do-gooders out to clean up the roadside. It's small but it is something. The most important thing we hope to accomplish is to give our children a sense of community and responsibility to that community.

This salad whips up quick and it is virtually a veggie rainbow in a bowl. The flavor packs a great, refreshing punch. I like my veggies to outnumber my lentils because I don't like it too starchy.


Restaurant Style Greek Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.


LEMONY LENTIL SALAD

1/4 cup lemon juice
3-4 tablespoons of Greek Dressing
1 cup coooked lentils
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup radish, chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped

Boil lentils in pot until nearly tender, add carrots. Cook until carrots are crisp tender. Drain lentils and carrots to cool. Empty them into a bowl and combine with the remainder of the vegetables. Pour dressing and lemon juice over the salad. Combine thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.