french lentil salad

Name: French Lentil Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) french lentils, dried; 2 cup(s) vegetble stock; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 - celery stalks, chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) (or more) fresh mozzarella, diced; 1/4 cup(s) red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; - salt & pepper to taste

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Susan Feliciano

Oak Ridge, TN

Updated on Jun 28, 2012

French Lentils are smaller than regular lentils, and a darker color. Regular green or red lentils could be substituted in this recipe. This uses the flavors typical of French mirapoix seasoning, and adds a twist with fresh basil. You can also substitute goat cheese for the fresh mozzarella. Quick tip: Don't have time or means to cook lentils? You can used any type of canned beans in this salad. Garbanzos are especially nice. You can also substitute onion and garlic powders for the real things if you can't cook. This salad works well during a power outage!

Rate

prep time 25 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 5-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup french lentils, dried
2 cups vegetble stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 - celery stalks, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup (or more) fresh mozzarella, diced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste

How To Make french lentil salad

Step 1

Rinse and drain lentils. Cook in vegetable stock until tender but not mushy. About 35 minutes at a simmer is just right. Drain and cool.

Step 2

In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
Step 3

Combine lentils, onions, and garlic in large mixing bowl. Add remaining vegetables and herbs.
Step 4

Whisk together vinegar and oil. Immediately add to lentil mixture. Add in mozzarella; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a bed of fresh salad greens or spring mix. Serve immediately.
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