Instant Pot® Warm Lentil Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Loaded with veggies, this warm lentil salad is made in the Instant Pot®. The savory Dijon mustard vinaigrette provides a tart flavor that complements the lentils nicely.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped red onion
8 baby carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup brown or green lentils
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 1 tablespoon oil and let heat for 1 minute. Stir in onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Cancel Saute function.
2 Mix in broth, lentils, wine, oregano, and thyme; stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
3 Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard for the vinaigrette in a small bowl.
4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in vinaigrette.