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Lentil and Carrot Salad with Kale
Lentils, carrots, onions, and kale are tossed with a light mustard vinaigrette.
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About This Recipe
| Yield: | serves 6 as a side |
| Active time: | 20 minutes |
| Total time: | 50 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Puy lentils
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 onion
- 1 clove
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and cut into ribbons
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Procedures
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1
Place lentils in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Strain lentils and place back in pot.
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2
Add carrots, onion, clove, bay leaf, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
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3
Drain pot. Place lentils and vegetables in a large bowl. Discard clove and bay leaf.
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4
In a medium saute pan, heat olive oil. Add garlic and saute for thirty seconds. Add kale and saute until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove kale with a slotted spoon and add to lentils.
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5
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over lentils and toss to combine. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

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