LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO SALAD
This savory, satisfying salad offers an earthy balance to the other antipasti.
Preparation Time:20 minutes
Cooking Time:50 minutes
Level of Difficulty:Easy
Servings:8
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes (each about 2/3 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 1/2 tablespoons real Vermont maple syrup
- 2 pinches red chili flakes
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/4" dice
- 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2" dice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- leaves from 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 cups green lentils, rinsed and drained
- a healthy drizzle of your finest, best quality olive oil
- coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons torn parsley leaves
