Ingredients
Small bag of lentils, washed and picked over
8 quarts of boiling water
4 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 T salt
3 or 4 scallions, chopped
2 cups chopped parsley (or cilantro)
4 tsp dijon mustard
1 t salt
2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
1 cup olive oil
1 cup lemon juice add zest if you like it!
Preparation
Place lentils, bay leaves, garlic, and salt in a large pot of boiling water. Bring back to the boil, let cook for a couple of minutes and turn the heat off. Let the lentils stand in the water for a half hour or so.
Meanwhile, make the dressing. Mix oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt and mustard well.
Drain lentils well in a colander.Remove bay leaf and garlic. Pour dressing over and mix well. Mix in scallions, parsley or chopped cilantro and chill.
For color, you can add a tablespoon of finely chopped sweet red pepper or carrot. If you like it spicy, add a few drops of Tabasco.
Serve cold with warm pita bread, or roll up in lettuce leaves. Delicious and refreshing.
