Jody's Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Jody's Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lentils; 1 cup finely diced carrot; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ cup olive oil (or split between olive and canola); ¼ cup red wine vinegar or ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 diced green pepper; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (I've always used parsley) or 4 tablespoons fresh tarragon (I've always used parsley); salt and pepper (remember that there's already salt in the mustard)

Servings: persons

1 lb lentils
1 cup finely diced carrot
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
8 cups water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup olive oil (or split between olive and canola)
¼ cup red wine vinegar or ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 diced green pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (I've always used parsley) or 4 tablespoons fresh tarragon (I've always used parsley)
salt and pepper (remember that there's already salt in the mustard)

1
Put the first five ingredients (everything through the water) into a pot a simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the lentils are done but not mushy.
2
Remove the bay leaf and drain any remaining water.
3
While the lentils are cooking, whisk together all the rest of the ingredients in the bottom of the bowl that you ultimately want to use to serve or store the dish.
4
When the lentils are done and drained, pour them on top of everything else and stir it all together.
5
Enjoy!

465

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lentils, 1 cup finely diced carrot, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Jody's 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.

Jody's Lentil Salad

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