Sausage And Lentil Salad With Thyme Dressing Recipe

Name: Sausage And Lentil Salad With Thyme Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: dressing Thyme; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; salad; 14 ounces brown lentils; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 20 baby beets about 1 lb, trimmed; 8 beef sausages thick; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 onion large, peeled and chopped finely; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 4 ounces spinach baby leaf

Servings: persons

dressing Thyme
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 clove garlic peeled and crushed
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
salad
14 ounces brown lentils
2 sprigs fresh thyme
20 baby beets about 1 lb, trimmed
8 beef sausages thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion large, peeled and chopped finely
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 ounces spinach baby leaf

1
For the dressing, place ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake well.
2
Cook the lentils in large saucepan of boiling water with the thyme sprigs until tender. Drain and discard thyme. Combine the lentils in a large bowl with half of the dressing.
3
Meanwhile, boil or microwave the unpeeled beets until tender, then drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and halve them.
4
Cook the sausages, turning, on a grill or in a griddle pan. Let stand 5 mins, then slice thickly.
5
Heat the oil in a small saucepan and cook the onion, mustard seeds and spices, stirring, until the onion softens. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Combine with lentils, other salad ingredients and remaining dressing and serve.

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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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: dressing Thyme, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sausage And Lentil Salad With Thyme Dressing 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!

Sausage And Lentil Salad With Thyme Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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