Mediterranean lentil salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon dry thyme
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup diced celery
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions

1. Combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme in saucepan. Cover with water by one inch.
2. Simmer uncovered 15-20 minutes. Drain.
3. Combine remaining ingredients to make dressing.
4. Add remaining ingredients. Toss and serve at room temperature

 (Adapted from this recipe.)