Lentils Du Puy And Bacon Salad Recipe

Name: Lentils Du Puy And Bacon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 small onion, large dice; 1/2 cup carrot, diced; 6 cups water; 1 lb lentils, du puy rinsed, drained; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
1 small onion, large dice
1/2 cup carrot, diced
6 cups water
1 lb lentils, du puy rinsed, drained
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1
Cook 6 slices bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels, crumble. Drain off all but about three tablespoons of bacon fat.Add onion to drippings; saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
2
Add 6 cups water, lentils, remaining 2 slices of bacon, and thyme to the bacon fat and onion. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. After about 20 minutes, add carrots and continue to cook until lentils are tender, about 10 more minutes.
3
Drain lentils, let cool.
4
Whisk oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in bowl to blend.
5
Add lentils, red onion, celery, bacon, and parsley. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

782

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, 1 small onion, large dice, 1/2 cup carrot, diced, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Lentils Du Puy And Bacon 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.

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Lentils Du Puy And Bacon Salad

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