Goat Cheese, Lentil and Potato Salad
- 1 1/4 cups French green lentils (9 ounces), rinsed and drained
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 14 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (1 3/4 cup)
- In a large saucepan, cover the lentils with cold water and bring to a simmer.
- Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 18 minutes.
- Drain the lentils well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil.
- Cook over moderately high heat until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain very well and add to the lentils.
- Add the scallions, tomatoes, parsley, mint, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and toss.
- Spoon the lentil salad onto plates and top with the goat cheese.
- Serve at once.
potatoes, scallions, tomatoes, flatleaf parsley, mint, garlic, extravirgin olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, goat cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/goat-cheese-lentil-and-potato-salad (may not work)