Ingredients
1cupFrench green lentils,or common brown or green lentils
3cupschicken broth
1bay leaf
1large carrot,finely diced
2celery ribs,finely diced
1½tspfresh thyme,finely chopped
3tbspfresh parsley,finely chopped
1garlic clove,minced
1tspdijon mustard
1tsphoney
½tspsalt
¼tspground black pepper
2tbsplemon juice,freshly squeezed
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
3ozgoat cheese
Preparation
Combine lentils, chicken broth and bay leaf in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes for French green lentils or 20 to 25 minutes for common brown or green lentils, until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf, strain and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients except goat cheese. Add cooled lentils and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer salad to serving dish, then crumble goat cheese over top.
Serve and enjoy!
