Cool yogurt, crunchy seeds, and herbs turn lentils into a lunch salad you'll actually be excited to eat.
Provided by Heidi Swanson
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Salad Lentil Quick & Easy Quick and Healthy Healthy Avocado Arugula Basil Yogurt
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook lentils in a large saucepan of simmering salted water until they are tender but still retain their shape, 20-30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain well again.
- Mix yogurt, garlic, turmeric, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a generous grind of pepper in a small bowl to combine; set aside.
- Toss lentils, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. oil, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in avocado, arugula, and basil.
- Spread reserved yogurt sauce across a platter and spoon lentil mixture on top; drizzle with oil.
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