Instructions: 1. Prepare lentils according to package directions. (If using leftover lentils, warm in microwave.)

2. In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add shallots and tomato; toss to mix.

3. Add greens and cooked lentils and toss well. Top with crumbled goat cheese or chopped tofu, if desired, and serve immediately.

4 servings Lentils are a staple in French winter dishes. This salad is usually made with leftover lentils, but even when started from scratch, lentils are quick to fix. Sprinkle liberally with thyme or chopped sage.

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