Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry brown lentils
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup finely diced carrots
• 1/3 cup finely diced celery
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 5 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan combine lentils, bay leaf, and thyme.
2. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch.
3. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 16 to 20 minutes.
4. Drain lentils and discard bay leaf.
5. Place in a large work bowl with carrots, celery, red pepper, red onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
6. Toss to combine and serve chilled or room temperature.