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Classic Lentil Salad ~ French Fridays with Dorie

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Classic Lentil Salad with Carrots, Lemon Zest, Thyme, and Italian Parsley

This week’s French Fridays with Dorie challenge was for Lentil, Lemon, and Tuna Salad which combines two recipes – the first for French Lentils, the second for the salad.  I have to admit to completing only the first part of the assignment…and making the Classic Lentil Salad in the Bonne Idee.  

I made the vinaigrette with Walnut Oil and stirred in minced Italian parsley, shredded carrots,lemon zest, and fresh thyme from my garden.  The warm lentil salad surpassed all of my expectations.  It had great texture and flavor.  This is a versatile salad that would work well as a platform for a variety of flavors.  I’ll definitely make it again!

Bon Appetit!
View from Carpinteria Bluffs looking towards Ventura, CA

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Comments

  2. Lizzy says

    I was surprised at the wonderful taste of these lentils. I had my cognac out, but forgot to add it. I bet that was a fabulous addition, too. Love the photo of you in Turkey below 🙂

  4. Mary Hirsch says

    It probably was the Raynol that provided that extra boost of flavor, Susan. Nothing too shabby about that brandy. I think you have to “pretty up” lentils which you did with the shreeded carrots and Italian parsley. That’s why I used the Tomato and Pepper Salad as a garnish. By your calculations, I made three salads this week. When you read my Post you’ll know I’m all about Salads this Summer. Carpinteria Bluffs – beautiful. Enjoy your Summer.

  5. Rose says

    Looks gorgeous. Somehow I missed her Bonne Idee this time. Walnut oil an lentils is just such a great combo. I also tend to add goat cheese, which I think is an idea I stole from Nigella. Haven’t tried cognac yet though, will have to do so soon.

  6. Kris' Kitchen says

    The bluffs are so beautiful…I always look forward to your “extra” photos. Your salad version looks great…glad you made this so I could see how it turned out. Have a nice weekend!

  9. Kathy says

    Susan, Love your additions to this salad! You made it look so lovely! Love your photo of the ocean…what a view! Have a great weekend!

  10. dulceshome.com says

    Your dish looks amazing! I should have tried the other version. I’m still not convinced about the tuna. But I did like this, and I’m becoming addicted to lentils, thanks to Dorie 🙂

  12. Adriana says

    I loved the cognac fragrance in the basic lentils recipe…. I’m definitely glad I did not skimp on it. Your salad looks lovely – I should use the cup or so of lentils that did not make it into the lentil, lemon (oil), and tuna salad to make the Bonne Idee version.