French Lentil Salad
Cooking Time
30 minuters
Yields
2 Servings
Ingredients
2 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil
1 Red Onion, finely diced
1 Carrot, finely diced
1 Stalk Celery, finely diced
1 cup French green Lentils, rinsed
1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp Crushed Red-pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup Toasted or raw Almonds, roughly chopped
1 cup Red Cabbage, shredded
1 cup Fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, basil, mint or any combination there of)
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes
3. Add lentils and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender about 20 minutes.
4. Drain the lentils and season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of oil, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper
6. Add lentils, almonds, cabbage, and herbs together with the sauce and toss to combine.
Notes
Lentil salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.