Grab-and-go offerings of picnicky food are almost universally mediocre and exasperatingly expensive. Resist the temptation to outsource and make your own. This recipe is built to last. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, or leave it out on the counter if you’re going to eat this salad within a few hours of making it.

Ingredients

  • French green lentils
  • tomatoes
  • olives
  • capers and feta
  • olive oil
  • red-wine vinegar
  • Dijon mustard,
  • minced shallots
  • chopped tarragon.

Preparation

  1. Cook some French green lentils.
  2. While they’re still warm, combine with tomatoes, olives, capers and feta.
  3. Toss with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, red-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced shallots and chopped tarragon.

About 10 minutes

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