Lentil Salad à la Dijonnaise

This highly nutritious salad is best when served slightly warm.
Ingredients
4 cups lentils, cooked (green or Le Puy)
½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Dressing
1 shallot, minced
4 Tbsp Dijon mustard
4 Tbsp wine vinegar
Salt
Black peper, to taste
1 tsp tarragon (opt.)
1 Tbsp Fine Herbs for Salad
½ cup olive oil
Method
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1
Place all dressing ingredients, except oil, in a bowl.
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2
While stirring dressing, incorporate oil in a thick stream. Let rest 5 minutes.
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3
In another bowl, mix lentils and tomatoes together.
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4
Add dressing, stir well, and serve.