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Lentil and Kielbasa Salad

Ina Garten's Lentil and Kielbasa Salad
Prep Time
45 min
Yields
6 servings

Savoury and delicious kielbasa on a base of sauteed veggies makes for a great side or main. This Lentil and Kielbasa Salad is a must-try!

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ingredients

Good olive oil
2
cups medium-diced leeks, white and light green parts
1
cup (¼-inch-diced) carrots (2 carrots)
1
lb(s) green French Le Puy lentils, rinsed and drained
1
whole peeled onion stuck with 6 whole dried cloves
1
small turnip
1
tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
3
tbsp Dijon mustard
5
tbsp good red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6
scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced crosswise
1 ½
tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
½
cup minced fresh parsley leaves
10
ounce kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonally
6 (½-inch-thick)
diagonal slices of a baguette
4
ounce creamy herbed goat cheese, such as Montrachet
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directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan, add the leeks, and cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for one minute. Add the lentils, onion, turnip, and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Discard the onion and turnip and drain the lentils, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Place the lentils in a large bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in ½ cup olive oil, add to the lentils, and toss. If it’s dry, add a few tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid.

Step 3

Add the scallions, thyme, parsley, kielbasa, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss. Set aside to cool.

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