Lentil Salad with Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Crunchy Vegetables
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Lentil Salad with Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Crunchy Vegetables

Lentils are one of those ingredients that are often sitting in the pantry, and they shouldn’t be overlooked: they’re healthy and packed with protein. Beyond the famous French lentils with sausages, today I’m sharing a lentil salad recipe with fresh raw vegetables and smoked salmon, which pairs beautifully with lentils.

Pissaladière - Provençal Onion Tart from Nice
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Pissaladière - Provençal Onion Tart from Nice

Pissaladière is a tart from Nice made with a thick, soft, crispy dough topped with onions, black olives and anchovies. Emblematic of southern French cooking and full of the taste of summer, it’s perfect as a starter, with drinks or on a Mediterranean buffet. This homemade pissaladière is easy to make and packed with flavor.

Black Lentil Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado
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Black Lentil Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado

Black lentils (also called Beluga lentils, because the tiny black grains look like caviar) were a real discovery for me, and now I always keep some in my pantry. Nutritionally, they’re high in protein and packed with vitamins. They hold their shape when cooked and don’t need soaking, which makes them the perfect ingredient for a vegetarian starter or lunch that’s still filling!

Homemade Herb Breadcrumbs with Garlic and Herbes de Provence
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Homemade Herb Breadcrumbs with Garlic and Herbes de Provence

Here is a basic recipe (and a childishly simple one) for breadcrumbs scented with garlic and herbs, which will give a taste of summer to your dishes. I use it for Provençal tomatoes, in cauliflower gratin, and I often sprinkle it over my sautéed green beans, a fresh green salad, or even mushrooms or fish.

Summer Bo Bun - Vietnamese Noodle Salad
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Summer Bo Bun - Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Hugely popular these last few years, bo bun is a fresh, complete Vietnamese dish that’s perfect for summer. It combines different textures and lovely sweet-and-sour flavors. It’s usually served with marinated, stir-fried beef, but I’m offering you a vegetarian version that’s just as excellent.