Lentil Salad with Fresh Mint and Goat Cheese

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Weight Watchers Recipe

 

4PointsPlus Value

 

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 23 min

Serves: 4

This simple recipe features fiber-rich lentils, creamy goat cheese and fresh mint. It's a definite hit — a great change from the usual mayo-based side dishes.

Ingredients 1 cup(s) dry lentils, French green-variety, washed, picked over to remove debris 2 leaf/leaves bay leaf 1/4 cup(s) (sliced) uncooked red onion(s), coarsely chopped 3 Tbsp mint leaves, fresh, coarsely chopped 1/4 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste 1/4 cup(s) semisoft goat cheese, crumbled Instructions Place lentils in a medium saucepan and pour over enough water to cover lentils by 2 to 3 inches. Add bay leaves and set pan over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and partially cover pan; simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain lentils; discard bay leaves and transfer lentils to a large bowl. While lentils are still warm, stir in onion and mint; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over salad just before serving; serve warm or chilled. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving. Notes If you add the cheese while the lentils are still hot, it will melt and be tasted but not be visible. Turn this side dish into a complete meal by adding 1/2 pound of cooked medium shrimp or 2 cups of diced cooked chicken (will affect PointsPlus values). For a nice flavor change, swap fresh parsley for the mint leaves. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired. This is a Weight Watchers recipe that was in our weekly. It is also on e-tools.