Apple Lentil Salad

I've had this in the back of my mind to post for a while. This is also from Simply in Season and is yummy! Perfect for potlucks or light winter dinners!

1c. lentil
2Tbs curry powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4c.olive oil
2c. water/broth
2 tart apples
1/4 lemon juice/cider vinegar
2 potatoes, cooked, chopped & chilled
1/2-1 small onion, thinly sliced (red looks very pretty in salad)
handful fresh parsley, coarsely chopped.

Soak lentils 15 minutes in hot water.

In large saucepan heat 1/4 c. olive oil and cook curry powder & salt til bubbly. Drain lentils, add to saucepan and fry briefly, maybe 2 min.

Add water. Cook til absorbed, adding more water if needed to cook lentils until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain excess water and allow to cool.

While lentils are cooking peel, cube & cook potatoes. Drain & set aside to cool.

Core & dice apples. Mix with lemon juice or cider vinegar. Add cooled lentils.

Thinly slice onion and coarsely chop handful of fresh parsley. Toss along with chilled potatoes into lentil apple mix. Serve warm or room temperature.