The nutritional yeast give a nutty/cheesey flavor. The chia seeds also give a big Omega 3 boost and thicken the dressing.

2 cups water 1 cup dried lentils dash of salt 1 bay leaf 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup diced celery 1/3 cup orange juice 2 tbs red wine vinegar 2 tbs Dijon mustard 1 tbs nutritional yeast 2 tbs chia seeds

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain well and discard bay leaf.
2. Combine the lentils, cucumber, celery, and onion in a medium bowl. Combine orange juicve, vinegar, mustard, nutritional yeast and chia seeds; stir with a whisk. Add to lentil mixture. Cover and shill thoroughly.