Lentil Salad with Fresh Mint and Goat Cheese
3
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This simple side dish boasts fibre-rich lentils, creamy goat cheese and fresh mint. It's a definite keeper.
Ingredients
Dry lentils
1 cup(s), French green-variety, washed and picked over to remove debris
Bay leaf
1 leaf/leaves
Red onion
¼ cup(s), sliced, coarsely chopped
Peppermint leaves
3 tbsp(s), fresh, coarsely chopped
Table salt
¼ tsp(s), or to taste
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es), freshly ground, or to taste
Semisoft goat cheese
¼ cup(s), crumbled
Instructions
1
Place lentils in a medium saucepan and pour over enough water to cover lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Add bay leaves, set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, partially cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, discard bay leaves and transfer lentils to a large bowl.
2
While lentils are still warm, stir in onion and mint; season to taste with salt and black pepper. . Sprinkle cheese over salad just before serving; serve warm or chilled. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
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