Green Lentil and Sausage Salad

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Green Lentils
  • Green lentils : 1 cup
  • Water : 2 cups
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
• Sausage
  • Sausage : 4 links
  • Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
• Salad Dressing
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard : 1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil : 3 tablespoons
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon
• Salad
  • Green lentils (cooked) : 1 cup
  • Sausage (cooked and sliced) : 4 links
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) : 1 cup
  • Red onion (thinly sliced) : 1/2
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 1/4 cup cup

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Steps

• Cook the Green Lentils
• In a medium saucepan, combine the green lentils, water, and salt.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• Drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
• Cook the Sausage
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sausage links and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
• Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
• Prepare the Salad Dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
• Assemble the Salad
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked green lentils, sliced sausage, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley.
• Drizzle the salad dressing over the ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
• Serve the Green Lentil and Sausage Salad immediately or refrigerate for later.

Tips

• You can add other vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers to the salad for extra freshness.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of salad dressing according to your taste preference.

Information

• This salad can be served warm or cold, making it a versatile dish for any season.
• Green lentils are a great source of protein and fiber, making this salad a nutritious and filling meal.