Puy Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese Recipe

Name: Puy Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup puy lentils; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 cup green beans, trimmed and sliced in fourths; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 3 ounces feta, crumbled; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup ham (diced)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup puy lentils
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup green beans, trimmed and sliced in fourths
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
3 ounces feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup ham (diced)

1
Place the lentils and bay leaf in a saucepan with water.
2
Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
3
Discard the bay leaf, drain the lentils, and leave them to cool.
4
While the lentils are cooking, chop the beans, carrot and celery.
5
Put them in a steamer for about 10 minutes or blanch them in boiling water for about 1 minute- they should be crisp, crunchy and bright in colour.
6
Toss all of the cooked ingredients, along with the cilantro, onion, ham and feta, in a medium-sized bowl.
7
Whisk together the oil and rice vinegar and dress the salad.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

236

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup puy lentils, 1 bay leaf, 3/4 cup green beans, trimmed and sliced in fourths, 1 carrot, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Puy Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese 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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Puy Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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