French · Lunch
Lentil Salad with Sausage (Low-Chol)
A French bistro salad of braised green lentils tossed warm with sliced chicken sausage, shallot, and a sherry vinegar mustard dressing. Fresh parsley and diced celery add crunch and brightness. Lean sausage and yogurt-free dressing keep saturated fat and cholesterol low while the dish stays satisfying and rustic.
$4
12 minsPrep
25 minsCook
37 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
432Calories
25.4gProtein
18.6gFat
42.1gCarbs
3.8gSugar
11.9gFiber
810mgSodium
78mgChol
3.9gSat Fat
790mgPotassium
68mgCalcium
5.2mgIron
0.5mcgVitamin B12
9.5mgVitamin C
low-cholesterol
high-fiber
low-calorie
low-chol
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse the lentils, then slice the chicken sausage and shallot and dice the celery on a cutting board.
2
Simmer
Combine lentils and vegetable stock in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, and simmer uncovered 20–22 minutes until tender and liquid absorbs.
3
Sear
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sausage 3–4 minutes, turning once, until browned and heated through.
4
Plate
Drain lentils, toss warm with sausage, shallot, celery, Dijon mustard whisked with sherry vinegar, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup130g dry green lentils
- 6.4 oz180g chicken sausage
- 22 small shallot
- 22 small celery stalk
- 2 tsp2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 1 cup240ml low-sodium vegetable stock
- salt and black pepper to taste
