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Lentil Pasta Salad
By : Saroj Kering
Category : Pasta Recipes, Salad Recipes , Pulses and lentils, Salads
Servings : 2
Time Taken : 15-30 mins
Rating :
Method
  1. Check soaked lentils if they are all right to bite.
  2. If they still feel hard, then cook in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  3. Drain, pour cold water, press out all excess moisture in colander.
  4. Transfer to a large glass salad bowl.
  5. In a screw top bottle, add all dressing ingredients.
  6. Screw on lid, shake well to blend flavours.
  7. Refrigerate till required.
  8. Add all chopped veggies and pasta to lentils.
  9. Add dressing, toss very well.
  10. Refrigerate and chill till required.
  11. Garnish with a sprinkle of cornflakes on top, just before serving.

Making Time : 25 minutes (excluding lentil cooking time)
Makes : 4-5 servings
Shelf Life : Best fresh

Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole red lentils, soaked overnight
1 cup boiled spirullini or macaroni
1 tomato chopped
1 onion chopped
1 yellow capsicum chopped (optional)
1 sprig celery chopped
1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
1 tbsp. crisp cornflakes

For Dressing:
1 small flake garlic
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1/4 tsp. prepared mustard paste
1 tsp. sugar ground
1 green chilli finely chopped
1/4 tsp. carom seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds powdered
1/4 tsp. pepper freshly ground
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt

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