Thai lentilles avec salade composée is a vibrant, Thai-inspired dish featuring lentils as the main ingredient, served alongside a salade composée (a composed salad). The lentils, usually green or brown, are cooked until tender and seasoned with a blend of Thai spices and aromatics like lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and sometimes a splash of coconut milk for richness. Fresh herbs such as coriander and basil are mixed in to give the dish a refreshing, fragrant quality.
The salade composée serves as a crisp, colourful counterpart, typically including an assortment of fresh vegetables like sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and mixed greens, perhaps with a hint of chilli for a touch of heat. A light, tangy dressing—often lime-based with a hint of fish sauce or soy sauce and sesame oil—brings the elements together with a bright, zesty finish.