LENTIL SALAD WITH SMOKED TURKEY

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

1 c  Lentils; rinsed, picked over
2 c  Chicken stock or broth or
;water
1/4 c  Fresh tarragon or
1 ts Dried tarragon
11 oz Smoked turkey breast
-- in 1/2' cubes (2 cups)
1/4 c  Red onion; minced
1/2 c  Celery; minced
2 tb Fresh parsley; minced
1/4 c  Mayonnaise
1/4 c  Plain yogurt
2 ts Dijon mustard
1 tb Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1    Garlic clove; peeled, minced
Salt and pepper; to taste

Put lentils and chicken stock in a medium saucepan over medium-high
heat; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook at a slow boil until
the lentils are softened but still firm to the bite, 15 to 20
minutes. Drain the lentils, transfer to a large bowl, and cool to
room temperature.

Mince tarragon leaves and add them, with the turkey breast, red onion,
celery and parsley to the cooked lentils. Mix gently.

Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl; add to the
lentil mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly. If desired, chill before
serving.

Loomis writes: ‘This recipe is another treasure from Li Ochs of Eureka
Farm in eastern Washington. It’s a big, hearty salad, full of fresh
herbs. And with its yogurt-based dressing it manages to be light and
sprightly, too.’

From Li Ochs/Eureka Farm/WA in _Farm House Cookbook_ by Susan Herrmann
Loomis. New York: Workman Publishing Company, Inc., 1991. Pp.
285-286. ISBN 0-89480-772-2. Electronic format by Cathy Harned.

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