Preparation / Directions:
For easier crumbling, chill the cheese before adding it to the salad. The French lentils called for are sold at specilaty food stores: regular brown lentils can be used, and the cooking time is about the same.
Cook lentils in medium pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Combine vinegar, shallot and mustard in large bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add lentils. Let stand until cool.
Add cucumber, tomatoes, onion , dill, parsley and garlic to lentils, Season wtih salt and fresh grated pepper. Cover, chill 1 hour
Crumble goat cheese over salad and mix gently to combine.
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