Big green lentil salad

Enjoy a delicious and nutritious big green lentil salad. Packed with fresh veggies and flavorful dressing, it's a perfect blend of healthy and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed
• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
• 1 1/3 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds
• 1 Tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes
• 1 cup baby arugula
• 1 cup basil leaves, torn if large

Instructions:

1. Simmer lentils in a large saucepan of salted water until they are soft but still firm, for 20-30 minutes. Then, strain, rinse with cold water, and strain well again.
2. Combine yogurt, minced garlic, turmeric, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a generous amount of pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Combine lentils, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of oil, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Carefully add avocado, arugula, and basil.
4. Spread the prepared yogurt sauce on a platter and place the lentil mixture on top; drizzle with oil.

Summary:

• Calories: 2806 kcal
• Fat: 158 g
• Protein: 129 g
• Carbs: 251 g
• Potassium: 4232 mg
• Magnesium: 389 mg