Alexis Dem Fitness: French Lentil Salad

Growing up the ladies in my family used to drive up to Chestnut Hill outside of Boston for shopping trips. There was a lovely French Bistro that used to be there and we would have often order the French Lentil Salad. This recipe is inspired by those lunches. Enjoy!

French Lentil Salad

2 Cups Green Lentil, Cooked

2 Green Onions, green ends only chopped

1 Tomato, diced

2 Carrots, diced

2 Cucumbers, diced

Dressing

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

1 T. Champagne Vinegar

1 t. Dijon Mustard

1/2 t. Salt

1 Shallot, chopped

1) Rinse uncooked lentils. Place 1 cup lentils in pot and cover with 2 cups of water. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.

2) Cut green onions, tomato, carrots and cucumbers, set aside.

3) Whisk dressing ingredients together.

4) Combine lentils, vegetables and dressing.

5) Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors develop.

If desired, add feta or goat cheese crumbles.

Serving Suggestions:

Good as a main dish, especially with a crusty piece of baguette. Also, really complimentary side dish to roast chicken.