French Lentil Salad

Ingredients:
1 cup French green lentils
3 cups water
¼ tsp dried tarragon

1 c shredded carrots
¼ red onion, diced

1 ½ Tbsp sherry or white wine vinegar
1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp dried tarragon
Dash of salt

Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine lentils, water, and ¼ tsp dried tarragon. Bring to a boil and cook until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.

2. While lentils are cooking, combine the vinegar, olive oil, ½ tsp dried tarragon, and dash of salt.

3. When lentils are done, drain and toss them with the dressing. Let cool and add the carrots and onions.

Yield: 6, ½ c servings

Nutrition information per serving: 150 calories, 8.5 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat, 10 g fiber

Count as: 1 ½ starches, 1 very lean protein

Source: St. John Health Plaza Deli