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Salade de Lentilles

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Salade de Lentilles is a traditional French lentil salad served as a starter or side dish in bistros and households throughout France. The preparation typically uses firm green lentils, most commonly lentilles du Puy from the Auvergne region, cooked until just tender and dressed warm with a vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Common inclusions are finely diced shallots, mirepoix vegetables, and fresh herbs such as parsley, and the salad is served at room temperature or chilled.

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What is Salade de Lentilles?

Salade de Lentilles is a French lentil salad served as a starter or side dish. It is common in French bistros and home cooking.

Which lentils are traditionally used in Salade de Lentilles?

The dish commonly uses firm green lentils, especially lentilles du Puy from the Auvergne region. These lentils hold their shape after cooking instead of becoming a puree.

How are the lentils prepared for this French salad?

They are cooked until just tender and then dressed while still able to absorb seasoning. A typical preparation uses a sharp vinaigrette, often with mustard, vinegar, oil, and herbs.

Is Salade de Lentilles served hot or cold?

It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Serving it slightly warm often helps the cooked lentils absorb the vinaigrette more fully.

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