Fakes Salata (Lentil Salad) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups French lentils, washed & picked over for stones
2 bay leaves
8 tablespoons olive oil
2 oranges, juice of
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium red onion, peeled & thinly sliced
1 orange, peeled & cut into segments

Preparation

Place lentils, bay leaves and 2 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan.
Cover with water and bring to a boil; simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
Drain in a colander and allow to cool.
Place in a serving bowl, add orange juice and remaining 6 tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Stir mixture well to combine and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Just before serving, mix in the sliced onion and orange segments.