Rich Green Lentil Salad with Walnut Oil Recipe

Name: Rich Green Lentil Salad with Walnut Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils French green; 6 each parsley leaves fresh spigs; 1 each bay leaves prefer. turkish; 1 pinch thyme dried; 2 Tb vinegar wine; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions (scallions) or red onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; ⅓ cup walnut oil may substitute light olive oil; 3 Tb parsley leaves fresh chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils French green
6 each parsley leaves fresh spigs
1 each bay leaves prefer. turkish
1 pinch thyme dried
2 Tb vinegar wine
2 each scallions, spring or green onions (scallions) or red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
⅓ cup walnut oil may substitute light olive oil
3 Tb parsley leaves fresh chopped

1
Rinse and/or soak the lentils as required.
2
Place the lentils, bay leaf, thyme and parsley sprigs and lentils in a saucepan.
3
Cover with boiling water and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
4
Be careful not to over cook.
5
In a salad bowl.
6
Whisk the wine vinegar, onion, dry mustard, salt and pepper together.
7
Add the oil in a thin stream while continuing to whisk.
8
Add the lentils and gently toss with the dressing.
9
Add the chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasonings to preference.

376

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils French green, 6 each parsley leaves fresh spigs, 1 each bay leaves prefer. turkish, 1 pinch thyme dried, and more.

Yes, Rich Green Lentil Salad with Walnut Oil 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!

Rich Green Lentil Salad with Walnut Oil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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