French Cuisine

Puy Lentil Salad

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Nutty little lentils dressed in a sharp mustard vinaigrette with plenty of parsley, costed to the penny. A hearty French lunch that keeps for days in the fridge.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.59

Approx £2.38 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Puy Lentil Salad

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Rinse the lentils, then simmer in plenty of unsalted water for 20-25 minutes until tender but still holding their shape. Drain well.
  2. 2
    While they cook, finely dice the carrot and red onion and crush the garlic.
  3. 3
    Whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper into a dressing.
  4. 4
    Tip the warm drained lentils into a bowl, pour over the dressing and fold in the diced vegetables so they soak up the flavour.
  5. 5
    Stir through the chopped parsley, check the seasoning and serve warm or cold.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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