Simple lentil salad

Ingredients (nutrition)

• 1 cup dried lentil
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced red onions
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix lentils, carrots, onions, garlic, thyme and bay leave in saucepan.
2. Add water enough to cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
3. Remove bay leaf, drain lentils and vegetables.
4. To make the dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper.
5. Toss the dressing with the salad.
6. Serve the salad at room temperature.

Servings: 4

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