Name: Warm French Lentil Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 7 oz. French green (de Puy) lentils; 3 sprig fresh oregano; 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves; 1 medium onion; 3 large stalks celery; 2 large peppers (red, orange, or yellow); 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; salt; Pepper; 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. fresh dill; 6 oz. baby spinach; 2 oz. feta cheese

Step 1In 4-quart saucepan, combine lentils, oregano sprigs, and 3 cups water. Cover; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to maintain simmer; cook 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.

Step 2Meanwhile, chop onion, celery, and peppers. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium. Add onion and celery; cook 7 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring. Add peppers, 2 tablespoons water, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring.

Step 3Drain lentils (discard sprigs); transfer to bowl. Stir in vinegar, dill, oregano leaves, onion mixture, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper, and remaining oil.

Step 4Divide spinach among 4 serving plates; spoon lentil mixture over. Top with feta, and garnish with dill.

Warm French Lentil Salad

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