french lentil salad

It's easy to make this unique variety of lentils taste incredible! This French lentil salad features a Dijon dressing, shallots, goat cheese and fresh mint.

Easy French Lentil Salad

recipe Easy French Lentils

apple cider vinegar

Dijon mustard

honey or maple syrup

olive oil

salt

shallots

mint

walnuts

cheese

Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey or maple syrup. Whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until it’s creamy and emulsified.

Thinly slice the shallot, then separate them into rings with your fingers. Roughly chop the mint.

Place the lentils in the large bowl with the dressing (if you&#8217;d like to cool them quickly, drain them until cool water). Add the shallot, mint, walnuts, and crumbles of the soft goat cheese. Add the kosher salt and fresh ground pepper and mix to combine. Taste and add more salt to taste. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 4 days (if you’re planning to make for lunches, omit the nuts and add when serving).

A quick and healthy vegetarian or vegan salad made with  French lentils, goat cheese, fresh spinach and a tangy Dijon dressing.

French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese and Spinach

shallot

red wine vinegar

lemon juice

salt and black pepper

French green lentils (rinsed)

bay leaf

thyme

Kosher salt

carrots (peeled and finely chopped)

celery (finely chopped)

red onion (finely chopped (1/4 cup))

Italian parsley

baby spinach leaves

goat cheese or feta cheese

walnuts (optional)

Make the dressing: Combine the shallot, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and black pepper to taste in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes to dissolve the salt, then whisk in the olive oil until blended.

Put the lentils, bay leaf and thyme sprigs in a 4-6 quart pot along with 2 teaspoons salt and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes.

Add the carrots, celery and onion to the lentils and continue cooking 5 - 10 minutes, until the lentils are tender. They will have absorbed most, but not all of the liquid.

Drain the lentils and transfer back to the pot or to a serving bowl. Pluck out the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and discard. Pour the dressing over and stir to coat. Add the parsley and spinach and stir through.

Sprinkle the cheese and walnuts over the salad and serve warm or at room temperature.

Toasted walnuts and fresh goat cheese make this classic French Lentil Salad a special treat!

French Lentil Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese Recipe

goat cheese

French green lentils

vegetable broth

carrot

red onion

extra virgin olive oil

garlic, pressed

honey

arugula leaves

Set the goat cheese out on the counter...

Set the goat cheese out on the counter to allow it to come to room temperature while you prepare the salad.

Bring the lentils, broth, and thyme to a...

Bring the lentils, broth, and thyme to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Turn the heat down to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add the diced carrot and onion, cover the pot, and allow to cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the lentils are tender.

Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the...

Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, pressed garlic, honey, and salt.

Toast the walnuts by placing them in a...

Toast the walnuts by placing them in a dry pan and setting it over medium heat. Shake the walnuts occasionally and remove from heat when fragrant and slightly browned (do not burn).

Once the lentils are cooked, drain off any...

Once the lentils are cooked, drain off any excess liquid and toss with the prepared dressing. Serve the lentils on a bed of arugula leaves, topped with pats of goat cheese.

This easy lentil salad with a balsamic-lemon dressing is bursting with color, flavor, and textures.

Lentil Salad

olive oil (divided)

red onions (chopped)

carrots

celery (chopped)

salt and pepper (to taste)

lentils (preferably French; see above)

balsamic vinegar

honey, maple syrup,

lemon

avocados

parsley

scallions

saute the vegetables and add the lentils

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are just barely tender. Turn the mixture into a large bowl, and add the lentils.

make the dressing and dress the salad

While the vegetables are cooking, in a small bowl or a container with a lid combine the remaining olive oil, vinegar, honey or other sweetener, lemon juice and zest, and salt and pepper. Stir or shake well. Pour the dressing over the lentil mixture and toss to combine. Cool to room temperature.

add the avocados and remaining vegetables and toss and serve

Peel and dice the avocados. Add the avocado, parsley and scallions to the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve at room temperature.

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