Crunchy Lentil Salad

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Taken and adapted from jeanne lemlin's quick vegetarian pleasures" -- a superb cookbook that should be in every kitchen! this salad is so much more yummy than you might think from the list of in gredients ...."

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Steps

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Combine lentils , water and bay leaf in saucepan.

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Bring to a boil and cook , uncovered for 15 minutes.

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Drain thoroughly.

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Mix lentils with minced celery , carrot , onion and parsley.

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Mix the dressing: mix olive oil , lemon juice , garlic , thyme , cumin , salt and pepper.

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Pour over lentils and toss.

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You can serve this right away , but the flavors blend beautifully if you refrigerate for a day or two.

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Serve at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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lentils, water, bay leaf, celery ribs, carrot, red onion, fresh parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, ground black pepper