SAVORY LENTIL SALAD

SAVORY LENTIL SALAD image

Yield 8 3/4 c servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Lentils:
2 c dried French green lentils (16oz)
2 stalks celery, with leaves
1 sm onion, peeled, studded w/4 cloves
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
4 sprigs parsley
6 c veg broth
2 T lemon juice
1 T olive oil
coarsly ground black pepper
1/4 c fresh mint leaves
1/2 c lemon mint yogurt dressing
6-8 mint sprigs, for garnish
Lemon Mint Yogurt Dressing:
1 c plain lowfat yogurt
1 t grated lemon zest
1 T lemon juice
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 t black pepper
2 t chopped mint

Steps:

1. Pick over lentils, rinse with cold water. Place in a heavy pot 2. Add celery, onion, garlic, parsley and broth. Bring to a boil: reduce heat to med. Simmer 20 minutes, until just tender, skimming off foam. DO NOT OVERCOOK! Drain lentils, discarding flavoring vegs 3. Gently toss lentils w/lemon juice and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, toss in mint. Serve dolloped with 1 T dressing; garnish with mint. Each serving 148 cal, 5 g fat Dressing: Mix yogurt, lemon zest and juice. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick. Fold in black pepper and mint leaves Per T: 33 cal, 3 g fat