LENTIL SALAD WITH BACON AND FRISEE

Lentil Salad with Bacon and Frisee image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 cups frisee or baby lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook until lentils are tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
Add onion and carrots to rendered fat in skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Combine frisee and 1/3 of the dressing in another bowl; toss to coat. Add lentils, onion mixture, and bacon to bowl with remaining dressing; toss to coat. To serve, divide frisee among salad plates; top with lentil salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 26 g, Protein 20 g