Lentil, Tomato, And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil, Tomato, And Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (I use brown); 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 bunch green onion, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/3 cups diced peeled cucumbers; 2/3 cup diced plum tomato (seed if you like); 1/3 cup finely-chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 3 cloves minced garlic; 6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, chilled for easier crumbling (like Montrachet); 1/4 cup lightly-toasted walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts, with 2 t reserved for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils (I use brown)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 bunch green onion, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/3 cups diced peeled cucumbers
2/3 cup diced plum tomato (seed if you like)
1/3 cup finely-chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 cloves minced garlic
6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, chilled for easier crumbling (like Montrachet)
1/4 cup lightly-toasted walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts, with 2 t reserved for garnish (optional)

1
Cook lentils in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes, and drain well.
2
Whisk together in a large bowl vinegar, green onions and mustard in large bowl.
3
Gradually whisk in oil.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Add lentils and let stand until cool.
6
When cool, add cucumber, tomatoes, onion, dill, parsley and garlic to lentil mix.
7
Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Cover and chill about 1 hour.
9
Just before serving, crumble goat cheese over salad and mix gently to combine.
10
If using lightly-toasted nuts, sprinkle over salad and gently mix in, reserving 2 T to garnish on the top.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils (I use brown), 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 bunch green onion, minced, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Lentil, Tomato, And Goat Cheese Salad 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!

Lentil, Tomato, And Goat Cheese Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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