
French Lentil Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
A hearty and flavorful salad made with lentils, vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 400 glentils
- 1 kgcarrots
- 1 kgonion
- 1 kgcelery
- 2 kgbell pepper
- 100 mlolive oil
- 50 mlapple cider vinegar
- 20 gdijon mustard
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 2 gthyme
- 2 gbay leaves
- 3 ggarlic
- 200 gchickpeas
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper into small pieces.
- 3
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender.
- 5
Add the lentils, chickpeas, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, and stir to combine.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 7
Let the salad cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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