Just had a great gig at a Concert in the Park in San Juan Capistrano. There were so many friendly families and kids and once the sun went down, a nice breeze came in

Great gig. Warm breezes. Summer in San Juan Capistrano, California.

over the mountains.

I love Concerts in the Park, whether I’m singing or watching other bands play. It’s so fun to bring and share food and wine with friends. I am sad that Summer is almost over.

This is one of my “Picnic Basket” side dishes that is inspired by the Indian Dahl recipe. It is incredibly inexpensive to make and a little goes a long way. When I was in college, I’d make a huge pot when I was out of money and eat it on toast topped with sour cream. Sometimes, I’d eat it for a week until I had money for groceries again. Lentils have no fat, are low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients – even iron so if your’e anemic, lentils are a great staple to add to your diet. And as usual, this side dish recipe is incredibly easy to make. 

Easy Lentil Salad Recipe.

• 1 Cup Dried Lentils
• 2 Cups Water or Broth
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/4 Diced Onion
• 2 Tablespoons Red Wine or Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Olive OIl
• 1 Tablespoon Tamari or Soy Sauce (left it out of this batch as I had run out.)
• 2 Tablespoons Curry Powder and/or Cumin

Lentils are high in nutrients.

Boil water (or broth) and add lentils.

Cook for 20-30 minutes until water is gone. (Drain if you have to). Remove from heat (don’t overcook.You want the lentils to have a bite to them and not be mushy).

Yummy Chilled Curried Lentil Salad. So easy.

Cool the lentils. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Done!