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French Lentil Salad with Walnuts

Name: French Lentil Salad with Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Green or brown lentils, dry, 1 cup; Carrot, 1 medium; Celery, 2 stalks; Red onion, 1/2 small; Red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Walnuts, 1/3 cup chopped; Feta cheese, 1/3 cup crumbled; Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup; Dijon mustard, 1 tsp; Salt and pepper, to taste

Tender green lentils with carrot, celery and red onion in a sharp vinaigrette, topped with walnuts and feta.

40 min3 servings

47722g52g22g

Green or brown lentils hold their shape, so the salad stays toothsome for days in the fridge.

Ingredients

Green or brown lentils, dry1 cup
Carrot1 medium
Celery2 stalks
Red onion1/2 small
Red wine vinegar2 tbsp
Olive oil2 tbsp
Walnuts1/3 cup chopped
Feta cheese1/3 cup crumbled
Fresh parsley1/4 cup
Dijon mustard1 tsp
Salt and pepperto taste

Steps

Simmer the rinsed lentils in plenty of water for 20 to 25 minutes until tender but intact. Drain and cool slightly.
Dice the carrot, celery and red onion finely.
Whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper.
Toss the warm lentils with the vinaigrette so they absorb it, then add the vegetables and parsley.
Top with walnuts and feta.

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Adapted from Mid-Atlantic Farmers Market (FreshFarm)