Description
This French Lentil Salad with Cherry Tomatoes is a delightful, flavor-packed dish that’s both healthy and easy to prepare. Featuring tender lentils, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette, it’s the perfect lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
– 1 cup French lentils, rinsed
– 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. 1. In a medium saucepan, cover the lentils with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until lentils are tender. Drain and let cool.
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and basil.
3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 4. Pour the vinaigrette over the lentil salad and toss gently to coat.
5. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
– For a heartier meal, serve the lentil salad over a bed of mixed greens or with a side of crusty bread.
– Customize the salad by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
– To make it vegan, omit the Dijon mustard or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French