Savory Lentil Salad

• 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

1. 1. Pick over lentils, rinse with cold water. Place in a heavy pot
2. 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. 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.
4. Each serving 148 cal, 5 g fat
5. Dressing:
6. Mix yogurt, lemon zest and juice. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick. Fold in black pepper and mint leaves
7. Per T: 33 cal, 3 g fat

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/savory-lentil-salad-51114281 (may not work)