WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH POACHED EGGS

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French green lentils and Swiss chard join the aromatic blend of finely diced onion, carrot, and celery known as mirepoix in this hearty salad. It's tossed in a lemony mustard dressing while still warm and finished with fresh parsley, creamy goat cheese, crunchy almonds, and the piece de resistance, poached eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 cups French green lentils
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
2 celery stalks, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 medium onion, cut into a 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
1 bunch Swiss chard, stems trimmed and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (1 1/4 cups), leaves thinly sliced crosswise
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
Easy Poached Eggs, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, cover lentils with at least 2 inches cold water; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, 18 to 22 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and chard stems. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but do not develop color, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and continue cooking until leaves collapse and become tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl with lentils. Immediately drizzle with dressing and toss to evenly coat. Let cool slightly, 10 minutes. Fold in goat cheese, almonds, and parsley. Serve warm, with eggs on top.

Fidelis Wisdom
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Yum!


Bryant Bragg
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This salad was a delicious and healthy way to start my day! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the poached eggs were creamy and delicious. The dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Weylin Adams
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the poached eggs were cooked to perfection. The dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aqib Naseer
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This salad was a big hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the poached eggs were creamy and delicious. The dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making


Mian Mohsin Ali
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The recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the poached eggs were perfectly cooked. The dressing was tangy and complemented the lentils well. I will definitely be making this again.


AltaDawn Jeppesen
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This salad was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the poached eggs were cooked to perfection. The dressing was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Devin Furgeson
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the dressing was amazing. The poached eggs added a nice touch of richness. Will definitely make this again.


LD Vai
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So good! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the poached eggs added a nice richness. The dressing was tangy and complemented the lentils well. I will definitely be making this again.


Destiny Baker
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the poached eggs were creamy and delicious. Highly recommend!


Prabuddhika Abeysekara
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. Loved the combination of lentils, poached eggs, and dressing. Will definitely make this again.


Bandile Simelane
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the poached eggs were cooked to perfection. The dressing was tangy and complemented the lentils well. Definitely a keeper!


Mikey Spindler
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This warm lentil salad with poached eggs was a delightful surprise! The lentils were cooked perfectly, retaining a slight bite, and the poached eggs added a rich, velvety texture. The combination of flavors and textures was spot-on, with the tangy dr