FRENCH LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED RADISHES

French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese and Roasted Radishes image

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 bunches radishes (7 1/2 ounces each), larger radishes halved
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 1/2 cups cooked French green lentils (from 1 cup dry lentils), warm or cooled
1/4 cup roasted salted almonds, roughly chopped
3 cups baby arugula
Zest of 1 lemon, for garnish
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Toss the radishes with 2 tablespoons of the oil on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and just tender, 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them once halfway through the cooking time.
Whisk the shallot, garlic, thyme leaves, Dijon mustard and vinegar together in a small bowl. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the 1/3 cup of oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Put the roasted radishes, cooked lentils, almonds and dressing in a large bowl and toss to combine. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator and up to overnight.
Before serving, toss the lentil mixture with the baby arugula. Serve at room temperature topped with the lemon zest and crumbled goat cheese.