Herbed Celery Lentil Salad with Lemon-Orange Dijon Dressing

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• 1 whole head of celery (including leaves), chopped
• 2 cups cooked lentils (green or brown, rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

For the dressing:

• 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice & lemon zest
• 4 tbsp orange juice & orange zes 
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad:

   • Chop the entire head of celery (including the stalks and leaves) into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl.
   • Add the 2 cups of cooked lentils, chopped parsley, cilantro, and mint.

2. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, orange juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Toss Everything Together:

   • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Make sure everything is well-coated with the dressing.

4. Serve:

   • Serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy salad, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Doubling the dressing gives you a little extra zing to balance the hearty lentils and celery! Enjoy! 🌿🍋🍊