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French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese

Source of Recipe


posted by kwormann






List of Ingredients



• Sherry Vinegar Dressing:
  
• 3 Tablespoons sherry vinegar
  
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 cup lentils -- washed and drained, preferably French green lentils
  
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
  
• 1/3 cup snipped fresh chives
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  
• 1/2 cup goat cheese -- diced, 2 ounces
  






Instructions



1. To prepare the dressing, combined the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Whisk, or shake in a tightl covered jar, until blended.
   
   
2. Place the lentils in a saucepan and add the stock or water. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the lentils absorb the stock, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, leave the cover on, and let the lentils relax for 30 minutes.
   
   
3. Mix the lentils with the chives and cilantro. Add the garlic to the dressing. Add the dressing to the lentil mixture. Fold in the cheese gently. Serve.