Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup red onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 cups diced celery
• 0.25 cups chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 cups olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover 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.

3. 3

   Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss gently to mix and serve at room temperature.