Bacon

Lentil Salad with Mozzarella and Bacon

May 16, 2010
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  • Serves 4
What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 4 tablespoons juilienned basil
  • 1/2 pound mozzarella, cubed
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Pick over the lentils, removing any grit or misshapen lentils, then rinse well. In a saucepan over high heat, combine the water and ½ teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Add the lentils, and reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 20- 25 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from the heat and drain well. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the olive oil, vinegar, ½ teaspoon pepper, shallot, 2 tablespoons of the basil, and all but one-fourth of the bacon. Add the lentils and mix well.
  3. If serving the lentils on a platter, spoon the lentils first. Then arrange the mozzarella around the edges of the platter. Sprinkle the remaining minced and whole basil leaves and the bacon over the lentils, and serve.

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