Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Bacon

Name: Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound French green lentils (Le Puy), picked over and rinsed; 2 ounces slab bacon; 2 shallots1 halved, 1 minced; 1 bay leaf; 5 cups water; Salt; 1 cup pecans; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Freshly ground pepper; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 6 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

1 pound French green lentils (Le Puy), picked over and rinsed
2 ounces slab bacon
2 shallots1 halved, 1 minced
1 bay leaf
5 cups water
Salt
1 cup pecans
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

1
In a large saucepan, combine the lentils with the bacon, halved shallot and bay leaf.
2
Add the water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer over low heat until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
4
Drain, discarding the bay leaf, shallot and slab bacon.
5
Let cool.
6
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375.
7
Spread the pecans in a pie plate and toast until fragrant, about 8 minutes.
8
Let cool, then coarsely chop.
9
In a large bowl, whisk the oil with the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
10
Add the lentils, pecans, minced shallot, celery and goat cheese and toss well.
11
Serve right away.

754

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 pound French green lentils (Le Puy), picked over and rinsed, 2 ounces slab bacon, 2 shallots1 halved, 1 minced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese, Pecans and Bacon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!