French Lentil Salad With Feta And Mint Recipes

LENTIL SALAD WITH MINT AND FETA

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Categories Salad Vegetarian High Fiber Feta Mint Lentil Chill Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup lentils
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 small red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Place lentils in heavy large saucepan. Cover lentils with 4 inches of water. Season water with salt. Boil until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly.
Combine oil, vinegar, mint and garlic in large bowl. Add warm lentils; toss well. Refrigerate until well chilled. (Lentils can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
Add tomatoes, bell pepper and green onions to lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle feta over lentils.

FRENCH LENTIL SALAD

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Lentils are simmered with aromatics until tender and flavorful, then tossed with toasted almonds, shredded red cabbage, fresh herbs, and a lively lemon dressing in this make-ahead salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 cup French green lentils, rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped (optional)
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup torn fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, basil, and/or mint

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add lentils and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining oil, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt. Add lentils, almonds (if using), cabbage, and herbs and toss to combine. Lentil salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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