Lentil Salad with Fresh Mint & Cheese |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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CORE salad Ingredients:
1 cup dry lentils, french green-variety, washed, picked over to remove debris |
1 teaspoon bay leaf (2 bay leaves) |
1/4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped |
3 tbsp mint leaves, fresh, coarsely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground |
2 ounces goat cheese, semi-soft, crumbled (1/4 cup) |
Directions:
1. Place lentils in a medium saucepan and pour over enough water to cover lentils by 2 to 3 inches.
2. Add bay leaves and set pan over high heat; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and partially cover pan; simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Drain lentils; discard bay leaves and transfer lentils to a large bowl.
5. While lentils are still warm, stir in onion and mint; season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Sprinkle cheese over salad just before serving; serve warm or chilled.
7. ***Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
8. ***If you add the cheese while the lentils are still hot, it will melt and be tasted but not be visible.
9. ***Turn this side dish into a complete meal by adding 1/2 pound of cooked medium shrimp or 2 cups of diced cooked chicken.
10. ***For a nice flavor change, swap fresh parsley for the mint leaves.
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