Lentil Salad With Italian Sausage And Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Lentil Salad With Italian Sausage And Mustard Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups green lentils or 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over; 3/4 lb Italian turkey sausage link, casings removed; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 cup sliced green onion; 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley; Dressing; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; red leaf lettuce; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved; 8 radishes

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups green lentils or 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
3/4 lb Italian turkey sausage link, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
Dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
red leaf lettuce
4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
8 radishes

1
Cook the lentils in boiling water to cover for about 20-25 minutes or until tender; drain, rinse with cool water, drain and set aside.
2
Crumble the sausage into a large nonstick skillet.
3
Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until browned, break up the sausage with a utensil; set aside to cool.
4
In a large bowl, mix together the green and red peppers, celery, green onions, and parsley; add in the cooled lentils and sausage.
5
To make the dressing: whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper; pour over salad; toss to coat.
6
Line plates with lettuce leaves; spoon salad into the center; garnish with tomato wedges, eggs, and radishes.

735

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups green lentils or 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over, 3/4 lb Italian turkey sausage link, casings removed, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Lentil Salad With Italian Sausage And Mustard Vinaigrette 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 With Italian Sausage And Mustard Vinaigrette

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