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French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese

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"Great side dish. French lentils (also called puy lentils) have a wonderful earthy flavor. You can't substitute regular green/brown lentils. They are expensive but usually affordable at your local food co-op. Goat cheese has a creamier texture than feta. I like to add grape tomatoes." — DEBMCE4

Directions

Combine sherry vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and minced garlic in a jar with a lid and shake until blended. Set aside.
Place lentils, chicken broth, water, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are just tender to the bite, about 20 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from heat, drain, and cool for at least 30 minutes. Transfer cooled lentils to a mixing bowl.
Stir in the dressing, chives, and cilantro; mix well. If you're serving the salad immediately, add the goat cheese and tomatoes. If you're preparing the recipe ahead of time, refrigerate the salad and add the goat cheese and tomatoes just before serving.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Notes:
You may substitute balsamic vinegar, vegetable stock, and feta cheese for the sherry vinegar, chicken stock, and goat cheese, if you prefer.

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Feb 28, 2013

So easy to make and delicious!! I am no cook and I pulled this off with my man (who can cook) and it was a huge success. New family favorite now!

—sarahk500

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Mar 07, 2013

I followed this recipe exactly, i did really like the french lentils.I did not like the flavor. I have used sherry vinegar before but I think this recipe could use something warmer in flavor.

—happy cook

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2 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
329 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
24.9 g
8%

Cholesterol
16 mg
5%

Fat
19.5 g
30%

Fiber
9.3 g
37%

Protein
14.7 g
29%

Sodium
533 mg
21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 329
Calories from Fat: 175

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.5g 30 %
Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
Cholesterol 16mg 5 %
Sodium 533mg 21 %
** Potassium 522mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 24.9g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 9.3g 37 %
Protein 14.7g 29 %
** Sugars 3.1g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 43 %
** Thiamin 21 %
** Niacin 29 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 118 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.