"The BEST Lentil Salad infused with Moroccan Spices, this healthy vegan lentil salad can be made ahead for midweek lunches!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup chopped red onion
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4 cups cooked lentils (1 1/2 cups dry- do not use split lentils– use whole black lentils, brown lentils, green lentils )
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2 cups celery, chopped
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1 cup dried apricots, chopped
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1/4 cup almonds, chopped or slivered, toasted
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1 cup cilantro or flat-leaf parsley (or use part mint, or a blend of all three, chopped
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zest and juice of one orange
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup vinegar- red wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, apple cider vinegar
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced (use a garlic press)
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1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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pinch or two chili flakes (optional, but good)