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Bright Lentil Salad with Apples, Fennel, and Herbs
serves 4

Lentil Salad with Fennel, Apple, and HerbsINGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 medium fennel, finely diced
  • 1 apple (recommended: Pink Lady), peeled and finely diced
  • 8 ounces baby plum tomatoes, finely diced
  • 2 14.5-ounces cans of du Puy lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

PROCEDURE

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar dissolves.  Add in the olive oil, and whisk until emulsified.  Add the water, and whisk to loosen.  Add the fennel, apple, and tomatoes, toss to combine, and allow to sit in the vinaigrette for 15 minutes.  Finally, add the lentils and fresh herbs, and allow to sit another 15 minutes.  Serve.print this recipe