Green Lentil And Bacon Salad ... Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 slc thick-cut bacon coarsely minced
- 1 sm onion diced
- 6 c. water
- 1 x smoked ham hock - (3/4 lb)
- 1 lb French green lentils rinsed, liquid removed
- 1/2 c. minced fresh parsley
- 4 tsp minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 c. walnut oil or possibly extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 c. minced red onion
- 1/2 c. minced celery Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat till brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Add in onion to drippings in saucepan; saute/fry till very tender, about 15 min.
- Add in 6 c. water, ham hock, lentils, 1/4 c. parsley, and 2 tsp. thyme. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer till lentils are tender, about 30 min. Using tongs, transfer ham hock to work surface. Drain lentils. Cold ham hock and lentils. Cut ham from bone; dice. Transfer ham to large bowl.
- Whisk walnut oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in small bowl to blend. Transfer lentils to large bowl with ham. Add in dressing, red onion, celery, bacon, remaining 1/4 c. parsley, and remaining 2 tsp. thyme. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
- This recipe yields 12 (side-dish) servings.
- Comments: Smoked ham and bacon give this lentil salad a rich, robust flavor. Serve it alongside roasted meats or possibly poultry.
- Description: "(Salade De Lentilles Vertes Aux Lardons)"
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 214g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 321 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 45% |
| Total Fat 16.41g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 3.13g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium 863mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 30.61g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.7g | 49% |
| Sugars 5.0g | 3% |
| Protein 12.92g | 21% |
