Warm Lentil Salad With Brown Butter Vinaigrette Pistachios And Feta Bean Salad Recipes

Ingredients

1 c. French green lentils

salt

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 tbsp. white wine vinegar

tsp. ground cumin

1/2 c. salted pistachios

1/2 c. feta cheese crumbles (about 3 ounces)

2 tbsp. finely chopped mint and thinly sliced red onion

Preparation

Step 1In a large pot, cover the lentils with 2 inches of water, bring to a boil and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Simmer the lentils over moderate heat until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.Step 2In a small saucepan, cook the butter over moderately low heat until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the vinegar. When the foam subsides, swirl in the cumin. Stir the brown butter vinaigrette into the lentils. Add the pistachios and feta, season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Garnish with the mint and red onion and serve warm.