I have posted before about my book, "The Brazilian bikini body program" by Regina Joseph. I have no intention of ever wearing a bikini again but I love this book. It has such great recipes in it and since our garden is still producing I cannot resist trying some of these. The Brazilians, according to Joseph, do not practice a diet of deprivation but a sensible approach to delicious food. I would like to think that is what I am trying to do these days. The hubbs and I have been eating lots of peppers and onions with most every meal. They have the best flavor once they have been sauted just a bit. They are not too hot for me to enjoy a very generous portion either.
I love lentils and they are a staple in the Brazilian diet and are a symbol of good luck in Brazil. One of their customs; on New Years Eve as the clock strikes midnight they throw lentils on the ground and step on them, then they serve a dish similar to the one I am going to share with you today.
Lentil Salad
1 1/2 cups small green lentils
1 tomato finely chopped
1 onion chopped fine
1 green pepper seeded and chopped finely
1 red pepper seeded and chopped finely
1/2 cup pitted black olives chopped
Dressing
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
Rinse your lentils and cook until tender, about twenty minutes in boiling water with a bay leaf. Drain and discard your Bay leaf and run the lentils under cool water. In a separate bowl mix with the chopped vegetables. In another bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, mustard, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss your veggies with your lentils then pour your dressing over the salad and serve cold.
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