Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 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 parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.