Savory Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Savory Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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

620

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lentils:, 2 c dried French green lentils (16oz), 2 stalks celery, with leaves, 1 sm onion, peeled, studded w/4 cloves, and more.

Yes, Savory Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Savory Lentil Salad

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