# French lentil salad (from Nina In The Kitchen)

Video: [Classic French Lentil Salad](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4) by [Nina In The Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@ninainthekitchen1455).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.38 per serving, ~$2.76 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.62* per serving (91%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 cup (185 g) French green lentils
- enough to cover water
- a pinch salt
- 1 whole carrot
- 1 rib celery
- 1 large shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1 for dicing carrot
- 1 for dicing shallot
- 1 for dicing celery
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup olive oil _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tsp mustard
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper

## Steps

1. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=30s) Sort through the lentils to remove any stones or damaged pieces.
2. [2:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=133s) Rinse the lentils in water and drain.
3. [2:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=149s) Transfer the lentils to a saucepan with water covering them by one inch.
4. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=154s) Add a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
5. [3:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=226s) Add a whole carrot, rib of celery, halved shallot, unpeeled garlic cloves, and bay leaves.
6. [5:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=307s) Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
7. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=333s) Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked.
8. [5:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZXVg-32Im4&t=339s) Drain any remaining liquid from the cooked lentils.
9. Finely dice the remaining raw carrot, shallot, and celery.
10. Whisk red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make a vinaigrette.
11. Add the warm lentils and the diced raw vegetables to the vinaigrette and mix well.
12. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- slotted spoon

## What the video didn't say

- servings count not stated
- total preparation and cooking time not explicitly stated

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