French Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: French Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup green lentils; 1 bay leaf; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 ounces firm tofu, frozen and defrosted (see Note); 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 2/3 cup fresh, canned, or defrosted corn kernels; 1/2 cup chopped mint; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup green lentils
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
8 ounces firm tofu, frozen and defrosted (see Note)
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2/3 cup fresh, canned, or defrosted corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped mint
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Combine lentils, bay leaf, garlic, basil, and thyme in a saucepan.
2
Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the lentils are cooked, 30 to 40 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat, and discard the bay leaf.
5
Tear the tofu into 1/2-inch pieces.
6
Mix it into the hot lentils.
7
Add the tomatoes, onion, corn, and mint, along with the vinegar, lemon juice, and oil.
8
Mix to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.
9
Serve at room temperature.
10
(The salad will keep for up to 2 days, covered and refrigerated.)

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup green lentils, 1 bay leaf, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, French Lentil Salad 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.

French Lentil Salad

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