Curried Red Lentil Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Dressing
3/4 cup corn oil or 3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar or 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salad
1 lb dried red lentils
1 cup currants or 1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups finely chopped red onions

Preparation

In large bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing. Set aside.
Wash lentils. Cook in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until just tender. Rinse and drain well.
Add capers, currants and onions to lentils.
Combine with dressing and let marinate at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Enjoy!