Ingredients

  • 1 cup French green lentils (7 ounces)
  • Salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, cover the lentils with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Simmer the lentils over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the olive oil in the saucepan.
  • Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils and remove from the heat.
  • Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the radishes and parsley, transfer to bowls and serve.