Lentil Salad

1 C. lentils (green or black keep their shape better for salads)
1 clove garlic, whole
1 bay leaf
Simmer above in water for 20 min. Drain. Discard garlic and bay. Rinse lentils.

Add:
1 small red pepper, roasted, Skinned maybe?, and finely diced
2 large celery stalks, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced (red onion looks pretty)
1 C. finely chopped flat leaf parsley
Fresh rosemary, finely chopped, 1 t. or more

Dress with:
1/3 C. fresh lemon juice
2 T. olive oil
pepper; salt only if feta isn't salty enough!
4 oz. feta crumbled on top

Serve on lettuce surrounded by sliced cucumbers

 



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