French
French Lentil Salad
Puy or green lentils tossed with Dijon vinaigrette, shallots, parsley, carrots, celery, and olive oil.
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
The good part
This vegan French lentil salad is sturdy, bright, and meal-prep friendly thanks to firm lentils and a sharp Dijon vinaigrette.
Vegan swap
If a vinaigrette uses honey, use maple syrup or omit the sweetener.
Serving ideas
Serve over greens with roasted potatoes, walnuts, or a simple vegetable soup.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 cup Puy or green lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper
Make
Method
- 01Simmer lentils with bay leaf until tender but intact, then drain.
- 02Whisk olive oil, Dijon, vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper.
- 03Toss warm lentils with carrots, celery, parsley, and vinaigrette.
- 04Let stand 10 minutes so the lentils absorb the dressing.
- 05Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Keep cooking
Swaps, storage, and useful next steps.
Estimated nutrition varies by ingredients and brands used.