Lentil Salad With Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese
Food Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups lentils 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers 1/3 cup olives, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 4 scallions finely chopped 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled Salt and Pepper to taste
Recipe preparation:
1 Bring a pot of water and the bay leaf to a boil. 2 Rinse and pick over the lentils, and then add them to the boiling water. 3 Cook until soft, about 20-25 minutes. 4 Drain the lentils and set aside to cool slightly. Toss with the roasted red pepper, olives and parsley. 5 Whisk together the scallions, red wine vinegar and mustard. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly until the dressing emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 6 Pour the dressing over the slightly warm lentils and mix to combine. Top with goat cheese crumbles. Serve at room temperature.
Recipe source: Foodista recipe
