green lentil salad

This collection features more than 25 recipes to use canned or dried lentils, and this super easy green lentil salad is one of my favorite go-to meals, it&#039;s so easy to customize and keeps well for days.

25+ Delicious Green Lentil Recipes

green lentils,

roasted cauliflower florets (or other roasted vegetables

tomatoes,

Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

of ½ lemon,

extra virgin olive oil,

salt & pepper

Rinse the lentils and add them to a medium pot along with the 2 cups of water over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and gently simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.

Meanwhile, cut the roasted vegetables into small chunks and them to a salad bowl along with the sun-dried tomatoes and chopped parsley.

When the lentils are done (tender, but not mushy), drain them and rinse with cold water, then drain them well again. Add the lentils to the salad bowl and toss well.

Add the lemon juice and the olive oil (you may need to add more depending on your taste preferences). Add salt &amp; pepper to taste, toss to combine.

If possible, let the flavors mingle for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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

Dijon mustard

salt and black pepper

olive oil

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

salt

walnuts

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.

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