French Lentil and Vegetable Salad With Kielbasa and

Name: French Lentil and Vegetable Salad With Kielbasa and Chevre
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups french green lentils, picked over and washed; 5 cups water; 1 small onion, stuck with; 1 whole clove; 1 small carrot; 1 small stalk celery; 1 bouquet garni (3 sprigs flat leaf parsley, 3 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf, 4 whole black peppercorns, all tied in chees); salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced; 1 medium onions or ¾ cup onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery or ½ cup celery, finely chopped; 1 medium carrots or ½ cup carrot, finely chopped; 12 medium lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons walnut oil; fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup finely diced kielbasa (1/2-inch dice) or 4 ounces finely diced kielbasa (1/2-inch dice); 4 ounces crumbled chevre cheese; 2 tablespoons finely minced flat leaf parsley; ½ cup tiny black olives, such as Nicoise (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups french green lentils, picked over and washed
5 cups water
1 small onion, stuck with
1 whole clove
1 small carrot
1 small stalk celery
1 bouquet garni (3 sprigs flat leaf parsley, 3 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf, 4 whole black peppercorns, all tied in chees)
salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
1 medium onions or ¾ cup onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery or ½ cup celery, finely chopped
1 medium carrots or ½ cup carrot, finely chopped
12 medium lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons walnut oil
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup finely diced kielbasa (1/2-inch dice) or 4 ounces finely diced kielbasa (1/2-inch dice)
4 ounces crumbled chevre cheese
2 tablespoons finely minced flat leaf parsley
½ cup tiny black olives, such as Nicoise (optional)

1
In a 5-qt.
2
Dutch oven, bring the lentils, water, onion, carrot, and celery stalk to a boil.
3
Add the bouquet garni and lower the heat.
4
Simmer about 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are tender but still maintain their shape.
5
Add salt during the last few minutes of cooking.
6
Remove and discard the vegetables and bouquet.
7
Drain the lentils well and spread them on clean toweling to dry.
8
Transfer the cooked lentils to a large bowl and set aside.
9
Heat the olive oil in a medium size nonstick skillet, then add the garlic through the chopped carrot.
10
Saute 5 minutes on medium, stirring frequently, then add to the bowl of cooked lentils, stirring gently.
11
Place the lemon juice, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, then whisk in the walnut oil.
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Pour over the lentil mixture and season generously with black pepper.
13
Gently stir the salad once.
14
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30m minutes or refrigerate overnight.
15
Bring to room temperature before finishing the salad.
16
To finish, stir in the kielbasa and adjust the seasoning.
17
Line the serving plates with lettuce leaves and mound a portion of the salad on top.
18
Garnish with some of the chevre, parsley, and olives.

575

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups french green lentils, picked over and washed, 5 cups water, 1 small onion, stuck with, 1 whole clove, and more.

Yes, French Lentil and Vegetable Salad With Kielbasa and Chevre falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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French Lentil and Vegetable Salad With Kielbasa and Chevre

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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