FRENCH LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese image

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.

Provided by DEBMCE4

Categories Salad Beans Lentil Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup French green lentils
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
⅓ cup chopped fresh chives
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup crumbled chevre (goat cheese)
½ cup quartered grape tomatoes

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 533.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g