For the last entry in our spotlight on Domestic Fair Trade, we would love to share a recipe with you, utilizing DFT lentils, available at your local grocery co-op.
When I made this lentil salad for the World Fair Trade Day Crawl after party, it was a huge hit. Made with Frontier Co-op lentils and local vegetables, this simple and inexpensive salad would be perfect for a midweek lunch. I attempt to make it once a week and it’s never made the same way twice. Include your favorite vegetables, fresh herbs and spices to customize. (For example, I love to add a teaspoon of cumin and always, always double the garlic). This recipe comes from Mark Bittman, whose simple, “use what you have” take on good food has recently inspired me to use the mystery veggies in our CSA box.
Get creative!
Domestic Fair Trade Lentil Salad
1tbs mustard (any kind, but dijon is excellent)
2tbs vinegar (again, any kind, use your favorite)
4tbs olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
4 cups lentils, cooked
Add:
1 red onion
tomatoes (2 or 3 large, or many cherry tomatoes)
2-4 stalks celery
2-4 carrots
garlic
parsley
Mix together dressing and thin with 2tbs water.
Add to cooked lentils, mixing in chopped vegetables. Serve at room temperature.
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