Characteristic: hearty salad
Warm Celery Root and Green Lentil Salad with Hazelnuts
--adapted from Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi
This dish is substantial enough to make a light main course. The earthy flavors of the nuts and the lentils are balanced by the sharpness of the vinegar and the fresh mint. Don’t skimp on the salt - lentils need a lot of it. You can serve this warm or at room temperature.
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Farro (Barley, Wheatberry) Salad with Carrots and Dill
This is a substantial but light grain salad. Carrots and dill are a classic combination and with the addition of plenty of lemon juice and green onions and it's a beautiful and fresh dish that keeps well--good for potlucks and picnics. You can substitute most any grain here and quinoa would work well too and be quicker cooking if you're in hurry.... Read more »
Lentil and Roasted Beet Salad with Toasted Nuts
This is a lovely combination any time of year. You can substitute cooked barley or farro for the lentils. You can add lots of cilantro (or parsley) to the dressing. Adapt as you see fit as it's a great base for many ingredients. And this makes a lot of salad so feel free to half the recipe if you'd like.
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