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.

Questions

How long does German Lentil Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double German Lentil Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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