I tried a recipe for lentil salad yesterday. I was looking for a recipe that could be eaten cold, and had something more savory in mind, but this one caught my fancy, so I tried it instead.
As with most recipes, there are things I would do differently next time. I way overcooked the lentils, so they just disintegrated into mush rather than being distinct. I think it would have greatly improved the texture to cook them for less time than I did. I cooked for 18 minutes, but I think they were ready after 10 minutes.
Also, I forgot how difficult it is to dismember oranges. Next time I will use canned mandarin oranges instead.
Finally, I realized that I just like brown rice a whole lot better than white rice. So next time, I will use brown. That may overwhelm the flavors from the shallot, orange, cherries, and parsley. Although it sounds like a potent mix, this recipe has a surprisingly mild flavor.
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