Mediterranean Lentil Salad

By Bailey1_

Just before serving toss with olive oil and lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

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