Salade de Lentilles du Puy
Nutty green lentils tossed warm in a mustard vinaigrette with shallot and herbs. A high-fiber French bistro staple.
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- 300 g Puy lentils
- 2 Shallot
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.4 tsp Salt
- 1 Carrot (optional)
- 15 g Parsley (optional)
Method
- Simmer the lentils with the whole shallot and diced carrot until tender but holding, 22 minutes, then drain.
- Whisk the minced shallot, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and salt into a dressing.
- Toss the warm lentils in the dressing and fold through the parsley.
About Salade de Lentilles du Puy
Salade de Lentilles du Puy is a French lunch or dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and serves 4.
Salade de Lentilles du Puy: frequently asked questions
Is Salade de Lentilles du Puy gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Salade de Lentilles du Puy has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Salade de Lentilles du Puy take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 5 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Salade de Lentilles du Puy?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out carrot, parsley — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Salade de Lentilles du Puy make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.