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French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese

Name: French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 as a side dish, 2 as a main course
Ingredients: 1 cup French green lentils (or common brown or green lentils); 3 cups chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 large carrot, finely diced; 2 ribs celery, finely diced; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini or Colavita; 3 ounces goat cheese

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This French lentil salad with goat cheese is a refreshing and healthy dish. The lentils are cooked with chicken broth, then combined with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a homemade vinaigrette. The salad is topped with creamy goat cheese, making it a perfect light lunch or side dish.