Easy French Lentil Salad—A Perfect Make-Ahead Meal

Ingredients

• 1 cup French green lentils ((or common brown or green lentils))
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large carrot, (finely diced)
• 2 ribs celery, (finely diced)
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme ((or ½ teaspoon dried))
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (from one lemon)
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, (best quality such as Lucini or Colavita)
• 3 oz goat cheese