Saturday, April 20, 2013

Puy Lentil Salad with Goat’s Cheese, Beets, and a Dill Vinaigrette



This salad caught my eye because of its lovely aesthetics.  And of course the ingredients, all of which I adore.   Similar only to the last salad, Winter Salad with a Goat’s Cheese Mousse, I prepared with beets and goat’s cheese.  But, clearly each salad is very different in texture and taste.  Both salads, however, are a wonderful accompaniment or will easily stand on their own.

I found this salad to be simple to prepare and without much fuss, meaning I didn’t use every pot in the house.  I hate to admit it but I don’t use lentils very often.  And I realized it’s because I don’t have a clue as to what to do with them. Somewhere in the back of my mind I figured they are to be used in soups or one-pot style dishes.  So, I’ve decided to make more of an effort to experiment and seek out recipes using Lentils.  If you have a recipe you would like to share with me, please do!

You’ve probably noticed I’m not raving about this recipe.  While Rachel Khoo and The Little Paris Kitchen have not seriously disappointed me, this recipe didn’t “do it” for me.  Well, I’m still undecided whether or not I really liked it.  I can’t quit put my finger on it.  The components, each on their own are delicious.  However, put all together, it was just ok.  On the other hand, if my desire for lentils was absolute, I might feel differently.  So, will I make this again? I don’t know.  But I am open to using lentils again.  I look forward to hearing from you with suggestions.

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