Ingredients

3/4 pound french green lentils

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

6 anchovy fillets, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon

Preparation

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add lentils; reduce heat to medium-low. Gently simmer until lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, anchovies, garlic, nutmeg, and salt; season with pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Whisk in scallions, parsley, and tarragon. While lentils are still warm, add to dressing; toss to combine, and serve.