How to Make French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad that's perfect for any season, then you'll love this French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese. This salad is not only packed with protein and fiber, but it's also bursting with flavor and texture. The combination of tender French lentils, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette makes this salad a standout dish that's sure to impress your family and friends.

French lentils, also known as Puy lentils, are small and dark green, wit...

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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 (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 533mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 522mg