French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Recipe). Great side dish. French lentils (also called puy lentils) have a wonderful earthy flavor. You can't substitute regular green/brown lentils. They are expensive but usually affordable at your local food co-op. Goat cheese has a creamier texture than feta. I like to add grape tomatoes.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Recipe

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

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Combine sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil and minced garlic in a jar with a lid and shake until blended. Set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 329.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.7g 30%

Carbohydrates: 24.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 9.3g 37%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 19.5g 30%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 16.1mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 749.4IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 8.5mg 14%

Folate: 212.8mcg 53%

Calcium: 83.4mg 8%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 51.3mg 18%

Potassium: 521.8mg 15%

Sodium: 533.2mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 175.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.