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Herbed Lentil Salad

Source of Recipe

Tea Cozy


List of Ingredients

1 small onion
1 whole clove
3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 pound dry lentils (about 1 1/4 cups)
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
Salt to taste


Recipe

Plug the onion with the whole clove. Tie the parsley sprigs and thyme sprigs together in a bundle. Combine the lentils, water, bay leaf, garlic, onion, and her bundle in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes. Drain the lentils well. Discard the onion, garlic, bay leaf, and herb bundle. Place the lentils in a large bowl. Add the chopped onion, diced
celery, chopped parsley, minced garlic, tomato, vinegar (or lemon juice), and oil. Toss gently and season to taste with salt.

Serves 4 - 6