FRENCH PUY LENTIL SALAD
Have you tried Puy lentils yet? These are small, green lentils from France and have a slight peppery flavor and a firm, yet tender, texture. They hold their shape well and are ideal for a salad, but they do take longer to cook than most other lentils. They do not, however, need pre-soaking. In this salad the mint and lemon juice add a lively, fresh taste, while the balsamic vinegar adds a mellow sweetness.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Lentil
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel the half-onion and stud with the cloves.
- Combine onion, lentils, lemon zest, garlic, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon cumin and water in a medium-sized pan.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed, taking care not to burn- you can add a little more water if needed, but try not to cook much more than 30 minutes as they should be'al dente'.
- Reserve the garlic and chop finely, but discard the onion, lemon zest and bay leaf.
- In a suitable container, whisk together the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, remaining cumin and reserved garlic, to make the dressing.
- Stir the dressing through the lentils with the mint and chopped green onions, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Allow to stand for 30 minutes so that the flavors absorb.
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 14.4, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 7.4
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Sophia M
m-s74@aol.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.
Ashik Babu
b_a63@hotmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
FAHD GEMER NF
f_nf@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lentils and roasted vegetables.
Rohit Sth
sthr@hotmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The lentils, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese all go together perfectly.
Konard
konard@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have some leftover from making soup and this is a great way to use them up.
Ankita Yadav
yankita@hotmail.frI've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's a great go-to recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.
Khurram Zubair
zubair_khurram@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to meal prep for the week. It's easy to make and it holds up well in the refrigerator.
Samir Sanjila
s.samir51@gmail.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Roger Foster
fr98@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with colorful veggies and the dressing is light and flavorful.
Wahid Jaan
w_j65@aol.comI added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition.
ooko martha
ooko3@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I always have a few leftover from dinner and this is a great way to use them up.
Qazi Muhammad Usman
u-q29@yahoo.comI love that this salad is packed with protein and fiber. It's a great way to stay full and satisfied.
Muhammad Mohad Vlogs
m_vlogs35@aol.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
moureen chepkosgei
m_c85@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.
Mohemed Bahageel
bahageel_m@aol.comThis salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used brown lentils instead of green lentils and it was still great.
Tph Farhanyt Tph Farhanyt
t-farhanyt@yahoo.comI was looking for a healthy and delicious lunch option and this salad fit the bill perfectly. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful without being too heavy.
Md. Fozlul Azlm
m-azlm68@hotmail.comThis lentil salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of lentils, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese. I'll definitely be making it again.