Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils, picked over; 2 bay leaves; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 6 medium shallots, finely diced; kosher salt; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1
Place lentils and bay leaves in a large saucepan.
2
Cover with water by 2 inches.
3
Bring to a boil.
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Cover and reduce to a simmer.
5
Cook for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender, but not falling apart.
6
Drain in a colander and remove bay leaves.
7
In a large non stick skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
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Add shallots and 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt.
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Reduce the heat to low and cook until shallots are medium brown in color.
10
Stir frequently so they do not burn.
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Stir in 1/4 cup red wine vinegar.
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Cook for 3 minutes until vinegar is absorbed.
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Remove from heat.
14
In a small bowl whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons Kosher salt, mustard and pepper.
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Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil to emuslsify, add garlic and set aside.
16
Remove garlic from vinaigrette before serving.
17
Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat, add the pine nuts and gently toss until evenly golden brown.
18
Cool on a plate.
19
Spoon lentils into a large serving bowl.
20
Stir in shallots and vingaigrette.
21
Top with crumbled goat cheese and pine nuts.
22
Serve warm or at room temperature.

439

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lentils, picked over, 2 bay leaves, 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 6 medium shallots, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese And Pine Nuts 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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Lentil Salad With Goat Cheese And Pine Nuts

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Variations & substitutions

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