Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoon vinegar (sherry, balsamic, apple cider, etc.)
- 1 cup black lentils
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Combine the lentils, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until just tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the water and pull out the garlic and bay leaf.
Refrigerate until cold.
Toss cooled lentils with salt, vinegar, and oil.
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe in Action
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4 Servings
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Nutrition Tip 
Lentils are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They’re also a great source of plant-based protein and fiber.
There are many different varieties of lentils, but brown, green, yellow and red, as well as Puy and Beluga are the most widely consumed.
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