Lentilles à la Vinaigrette (French Lentil Salad)

Lentilles à la Vinaigrette (French Lentil Salad)

French lentils tossed warm with mustard vinaigrette, shallot, and parsley for a sturdy make-ahead side.

⏱ 35 min total🔪 12 min prep🔥 23 min cookEasyServes 6French

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. 1Simmer lentils in water for 20–22 minutes until tender but intact.
  2. 2Whisk shallot, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3Drain the lentils thoroughly.
  4. 4Toss the warm lentils with the vinaigrette.
  5. 5Fold in parsley.
  6. 6Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.

💡 Dress the lentils while warm so they absorb the vinaigrette without becoming mushy.

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