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     Title: Lentil Salad with Smoked Turkey
Categories: Herb, Poultry, Salad, Vegetable
     Yield: 6 Servings

     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 & 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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