LENTIL SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Lentil Salad With Mustard Vinaigrette image

Provided by Papagayita

Categories Lentil

Time 30m

Yield 8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups french green lentils, rinsed
4 cups water (or stock)
1 veggie bouillon cube
1 bay leaf
2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 beet, cooked & finely diced (optional)
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Place lentils, water, veggie bouillon, onion, garlic cloves, thyme, and bay leaf in a pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender. Drain excess water (some is ok) & discard thyme sprig.
Make vinaigrette by combining oil, vinegar, mustard, salt pepper, mustard seeds, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust seasonings-add red pepper flakes or parsley to taste.
Mix diced carrots, beet, celery, raisins and vinaigrette into lentils. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Garnish with green onions, optional fresh parsley, basil, mint, thyme or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 188.6, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 20.7, Sugar 3, Protein 17.4