Carrot and Lentil Salad in Oriental Style

Ingredients

• 3 Carrots
• 150 g yellow lentils
• 1 onion
• 1 Garlic clove
• 3 tbsp lemon juice (more to taste)
• Salt
• Pepper (freshly ground)
• a pinch cumin (finely ground)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp finely chopped mint
• mint for serving

Instructions

1. 1.

   Rinse the lentils thoroughly under running water in a sieve, then cook them in plenty of water for about 8-13 minutes until just tender. While they are cooking, peel and julienne the carrots; add them to the lentils 3-4 minutes before the cooking time ends and let them warm through.

2. 2.

   Peel and finely dice the onion, sauté it in oil. Drain the lentils and carrots in a sieve. Whisk together lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, olive oil, and the sautéed onions; add mint and taste. Mix everything with the salad.

3. 3.

   Let the salad rest for at least 30 minutes, adjust seasoning again, and serve garnished with fresh mint.