German Lentil Salad

Name: German Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils; 3 cups vegetable broth; 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced; 1 Gala apple, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, diced; 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A warm and hearty lentil salad packed with crisp bacon, apples, and veggies tossed in a warm mustard vinaigrette.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils
3 cups vegetable broth
4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
1 Gala apple, diced
2 carrots, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup brown lentils and 3 cups vegetable broth in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
2

Drain any excess liquid from the brown lentils and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3

In a skillet over medium heat, cook 4 strips diced thick-cut bacon for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp and it reaches an internal temperature of 160 F.
4

Add 2 diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced red onion, and 1 diced Gala apple to the skillet with the bacon fat, stirring for 4 minutes until slightly softened.
5

Whisk in 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to form a warm dressing, then remove from heat.
6

Pour the skillet mixture over the warm brown lentils, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and toss well before serving.

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Questions

What internal temperature should German Lentil Salad reach?

For German Lentil Salad, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in German Lentil Salad?

The entry for German Lentil Salad calls for 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in German Lentil Salad?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for German Lentil Salad uses 4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced.

Is German Lentil Salad gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for German Lentil Salad is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth and the mustard.

Can I freeze German Lentil Salad?

It is not a good candidate. The base of German Lentil Salad is lentils, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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