Fresh Lentil Salad

In a pot, place lentils, 1/2 yellow onion & garlic cloves with skin removed.

Cover lentils with water.

Bring to a boil, reduce flame & simmer for 25-35 minutes until lentils are tender - BUT NOT MUSHY.

It might be necessary to add a little more water during cooking process as lentils absorb the water.When lentils are tender drain.

Pick out onions & garlic, discard.Peel cucumber, slice lengthwise & remove seeds.

Dice into small pieces about the size of a lentil.

Dice the red onion to the same size as well.

Chop parsley & mint.

When lentils are cool, combine with above ingredients.Juice the lemon & combine with double the amount of olive oil (1 part lemon juice/2 parts olive oil) and dress salad.

Season with salt & pepper.