Lentil salad with fresh mint & goat cheese

3 Points

Prep Time: 0:10 Cook Time: 0:25 Total Time: 0:35 Difficulty: Easy Servings: 6 Source:

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup(s) , French green-variety, picked over and rinsed dry lentils

2 leaf/leaves bay leaf

1/2 small , coarsely chopped uncooked red onion(s)

1/4 cup(s) , fresh, coarsely chopped mint leaves

1/2 tsp , or to taste table salt

1/4 tsp , freshly ground, or to taste black pepper

1/2 cup(s) , crumbled semisoft goat cheese

Directions

Place lentils in medium saucepan and add enough water to cover lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Add bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and partially cover pan; simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; discard bay leaves and transfer lentils to large bowl.

While lentils are still warm, stir in onion, mint, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle goat cheese over salad just before serving; serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

3 smart points