Lentil Salad (Food Network- Alton Brown) Recipe

Name: Lentil Salad (Food Network- Alton Brown)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb brown lentils; 1 small onion, halved; 1 large garlic clove, halved; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leave; 6 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked and chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb brown lentils
1 small onion, halved
1 large garlic clove, halved
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leave
6 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked and chopped

1
Pick over lentils, rinse and drain.
2
Place the lentils along with the onion, garlic, bay leaf and salt into a large 6-quart saucepan and cover with water by 2-3 inches.
3
Place over high heat and bring just to a rolling boil.
4
Reduce the heat to low.
5
cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
6
Drain any remaining liquid and discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf.
7
Stir in black pepper and taste for salt.
8
Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme together in a large mixing bowl.
9
Add the warm lentils and bacon and stir to combine.
10
Serve warm or at room temperature.

565

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb brown lentils, 1 small onion, halved, 1 large garlic clove, halved, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Lentil Salad (Food Network- Alton Brown) 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.

Lentil Salad (Food Network- Alton Brown)

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