Lentil~ garbanzo bean & tomato salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater
1cupLentils
2largesCarrots; peeled, diced
1Bay leaf
1canGarbanzo beans (15-16 oz) rinsed, drained
½Basket cherry tomatoes halved
1cupChopped fresh parsley
5Green onions; chopped
tablespoonOlive oil
2tablespoonsFresh lemon juice; plus...
1teaspoonFresh lemon juice

Directions

Combine 2-½ cups water, lentils, diced carrots, and bay leaf in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain; transfer to large bowl. Cool. Mix all remaining ingredients into lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)