Ina Garten Lentil Salad Recipe
Ina Garten Lentil Salad Recipe is fresh, bright and full of flavor. It is a simple dish but feels very special. You can serve it warm or cold. It also works great for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the Lentils
- Rinse the lentils. Boil with water and bay leaf until tender but firm.
Drain the Lentils
- Remove the bay leaf. Drain the lentils well to remove extra water.
Prepare the Veggies
- Chop the onion, carrot and celery into small even pieces for easy eating.
Make the Dressing
- Mix olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, parsley and thyme in a bowl.
Combine Everything
- Add lentils and chopped veggies to a large bowl. Pour dressing over them.
Toss the Salad
- Mix gently with a spoon. Coat each lentil with the bright dressing.
Rest the Salad
- Let the salad sit for ten minutes. This helps it absorb more flavor.
Serve the Salad
- Serve warm or chilled. Add extra herbs if you want more color.
Notes
- Use French green lentils for firm texture.
- Do not overcook the lentils.
- Add dressing while lentils are warm.
- Chill the salad for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh herbs for best taste.
- Cut veggies into even small pieces.