Black Lentil, Leek And Tarragon Salad

• 12 ounces dried black lentils
• 2 leeks
• 1 handful chopped fresh tarragon
• 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 bunch bibb lettuce, romaine lettuce, baby spinach or mixed green salad

1. Bring a large saucepan full of water to a boil. Add lentils and cook for 20-22 minutes on medium-high heat.
2. While the lentils are cooking, thinly slice both leeks and chop the tarragon.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan, and saute leeks over medium-high heat.
4. Add the zest and juice of both lemons to a large bowl.
5. Stir the cooked lentils and leeks into the bowl.
6. Stir in chopped tarragon.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir.
8. Make a vinaigrette by combining and whisking 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar.
9. Make a bed of salad in each individual bowl.
10. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cups of lentil mixture over the salad.
11. Drizzle the olive oil/balsamic vinegar vinaigrette over the lentils.
12. May be served warm or cold.
13. Serve with fresh bread, cheese and pate.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/19649-black-lentil-leek-and-tarragon-salad (may not work)