Lentil Salad

Ingredients :

1 cup dried lentils

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup diced red onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

How to cook :

• In a saucepan combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
• Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.