Warm Lentil Salad With Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Warm Lentil Salad With Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentil; 2 1/2 cups good quality chicken stock; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large carrot, cut in large pieces; 1 stalk celery, cut in thirds; 2 cups wild mushrooms (I used shitake, portobello & cremini); 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 lb pancetta, coarsley chopped (1 inch pieces); 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup green lentil
2 1/2 cups good quality chicken stock
1 large onion, diced
1 large carrot, cut in large pieces
1 stalk celery, cut in thirds
2 cups wild mushrooms (I used shitake, portobello & cremini)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb pancetta, coarsley chopped (1 inch pieces)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Put lentils in pot with chicken stock, onion, carrot, and celery.
2
Simmer 35 minutes or until done.
3
Discard celery, and cut carrot up and add back to lentils.
4
Set aside.
5
Meanwhile saute pancetta till crisp. Drain and set aside.
6
Drain pancetta,and add enough butter to drippings to saute mushrooms.
7
Add garlic to mushrooms.
8
When mixture is nice and golden add herbs, Balsamic Vinegar, mustard, and olive oil.
9
Fold in cooked lentils and reserved pancetta.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup green lentil, 2 1/2 cups good quality chicken stock, 1 large onion, diced, 1 large carrot, cut in large pieces, and more.

Yes, Warm Lentil Salad With Mushrooms 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!

Warm Lentil Salad With Mushrooms

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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