Lentil Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dried lentils
4 c. water
2 onions, sliced
8 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 whole garlic cloves
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. liquid red pepper sauce
3/4 c. oil
1/3 to 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. chopped parsley
2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
salad greens
tomato wedges

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine lentils, water, onions, cloves, bay leaves, garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 to 40 minutes, until lentils are tender.
Drain.
Add oil, vinegar, parsley, remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce.
Mix well and cool.
Stir in celery and onion. Cover and chill several hours.
Turn into bowl lined with salad greens; garnish with tomato wedges.