Simple Lentil Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils (dried)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion (whole, studded with the 2 cloves)
• 2 cloves (stud these into the onion)
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 scallions (chopped)
• 1 cup parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 wash lentils.
• 2 add water to cover lentils, boil for 2 minutes.
• 3 add whole onion (studded with cloves), salt, and bay leaf.
• 4 remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
• 5 bring to boil and cover.
• 6 simmer gently (to prevent breaking) for about 15 minutes (until tender, do not overcook).
• 7 drain, remove bay leaf and onion, then cool.
• 8 add scallions and parsley.
• 9 whisk olive oil and lemon juice to make an emulsion.
• 10 pour over lentil mixture and toss.
• 11 chill and serve.