Warm Winter Salad

We made this as a side for the holidays and can be made with or without the diced  soy ham.  The soy ham slices give the salad a bit of a smoky flavor but would be just as tasty without.

Warm Lentil Salad with Vegan Dijon Cream

Adapted Cooking Light recipe

1            cup dried lentils

1/2         cup vegan sour cream

2            tablespoons Dijon mustard

2            tablespoons nut or soy milk

1            tablespoon white wine vinegar

1            teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4         teaspoon black pepper

1            package soy ham sliced (diced) – optional

3/4         cup chopped celery

3/4         cup chopped red onion

Place the lentils in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 2 inches above lentils.  Bring lentils to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.  Drain well.

Combine vegan sour cream and next 5 ingredients (vegan sour cream through paper) in a large bowl.  Add lentils, soy ham, celery and onion, and toss well.

Yield 4 servings about 1 & 1/3 cups each.