LENTIL SALAD

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 recipe basic cooked lentils, see recipe below
6 to 8 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked and chopped
1 pound brown or green lentils, approximately 2 1/2 cups
1 small onion, halved
1 large clove garlic, halved
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 pound salt pork, optional
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme together in a large mixing bowl. Add the warm lentils and bacon and stir to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.;
  • Pick over the lentils, rinse and drain. Place the lentils along with the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pork into a large 6-quart saucepan and cover with water by 2 to 3 inches. Place over high heat and bring just to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid and discard the onion, garlic, bay leaf and salt pork. Stir in black pepper and taste for salt. Serve immediately.
  • Note from Alton: Those of you who watched this program on the 17th or 18th will want to disregard one particular suggestion I made regarding lentils: don't feed the left over onions to your dog. It turns out onions are not good for dogs in any shape or form. I'm grateful to the fans who emailed me after the airing for setting me straight on this nutritional peculiarity. As for my own dog's ability to digest onions, well...she's more hog than dog I guess.
  • Cook smart,
  • Alton

Kashif Husnain
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This lentil salad is a great way to meal prep for the week.


Jaylia level
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


S Jackson
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This lentil salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Tolulope Oderinde
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I've tried many lentil salad recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite.


Messiah Pick
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This salad is a great healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Babalola Olaoluwa
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit!


Barb Redder
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Patrick Pascaud
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this salad changed my mind.


arooj sehar
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


MRRONEYT420
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I used brown lentils in this salad and they worked great. I also added a bit of cumin to the dressing for extra flavor.


Fafa Jailor
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day!


Sophie Marshall
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I love the addition of feta cheese and walnuts to this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and flavor boost.


Bri Pedlone
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great option for a healthy and filling lunch.


Emma Ky (emma_tris_ky)
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I've made this lentil salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.


Dyleria Jones
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This lentil salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of lentils, veggies, and dressing.


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