Warm French Green Lentil Salad recipe | PCC Community Markets

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups green lentils
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves, whole or coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup Italian parsley, whole leaves or coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, whole leaves or coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or brown sugar (optional)
• 2 to 3 ounces feta or chèvre cheese, for garnish (optional)
• Pan-seared slices of fennel bulb, for garnish (optional)