Lentil Salad Provencal Recipe

Name: Lentil Salad Provencal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Lentils; 1 1/2 cups green lentils; 3 cups chicken stock (I use homemade, unsalted); 3 cups water; 1 garlic clove, peeled and pierced with a fork (you can use more); 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 1 teaspoon herbes de provence; 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 3 scallions, finely chopped, including green tops; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled (or, my preference, mild feta); mixed baby greens (or the salad greens of your choice); For the vinaigrette; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

For the Lentils
1 1/2 cups green lentils
3 cups chicken stock (I use homemade, unsalted)
3 cups water
1 garlic clove, peeled and pierced with a fork (you can use more)
1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
1 pint cherry tomatoes
3 scallions, finely chopped, including green tops
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup fresh goat cheese, crumbled (or, my preference, mild feta)
mixed baby greens (or the salad greens of your choice)
For the vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Rinse and pick over lentils.
2
Put lentils in a four quart saucepan with stock, water, garlic, herbs, carrots, celery and bay leaf.
3
Bring to a simmer and cook, gently, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until lentils are soft but not mushy.
4
Drain and allow to cool to room temperature.
5
Remove garlic and bay leaf.
6
Mix in scallions, parsley and capers.
7
Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients, add to the lentils and mix gently.
8
At this point, you can allow the salad to sit a bit at room temperature to allow the flavors to marry, or refrigerate, but it is best served at room (or picnic) temperature.
9
To serve, place greens on individual plates and mound lentil salad on top.
10
Sprinkle halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled cheese over the lentils.
11
Bon Appetit!

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Lentils, 1 1/2 cups green lentils, 3 cups chicken stock (I use homemade, unsalted), 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Lentil Salad Provencal 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 Provencal

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