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French Lentil Salad

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French lentil salad with fresh vegetables, goat cheese, and nuts in a light vinaigrette. A refined Let’s Veg recipe perfect for healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 293
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup French green lentils Puy lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup carrots finely diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup goat cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts or almonds chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring lentils and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, red onion, and herbs.
  3. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  5. Fold in goat cheese and nuts just before serving.
  6. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 19gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 17gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3159IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg

Notes

French lentils keep the best texture for salads
Add roasted vegetables for variation
Keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days (add cheese before serving)

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