Maple Mustard Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:
Salad
½ cup black beluga lentils, rinsed.
1 head broccoli, cut into florets (4 cups)
2 shallots, sliced into rings (2/3 cup)
¾ cup chopped almonds.

Maple Mustard Dressing
4 tablespoons apple sauce.
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
2 teaspoons maple syrup.
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard.

Instructions
1. To make salad: drain and rinse lentils, then place in medium stockpot with 2 ½ cups water. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 – 40 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, to make Maple Mustard Dressing: whisk together all ingredients in bowl until smooth.

3. Drain off any remaining liquid from lentils, and transfer to large bowl. Add dressing, and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

4. Serve and garnish with onion and almonds.