"We like the firmer texture of French green lentils in this hearty dinner salad featuring sausage and tart apples. Serve with pickled beets and your favorite beer...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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3 links hot or sweet turkey sausage, casings removed
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cooked or canned (rinsed) lentils (see Tip)
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1 small bulb fennel, finely diced
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1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced
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2 stalks celery with leaves, finely diced
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6 cups arugula or mesclun greens