Cold Lentil Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup lentils
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon warm water
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Combine the lentils and garlic in simmering salted water for 10 minutes, or until the lentils are crisp-tender. Drain and run the lentils under cold water. Discard the garlic.
In a bowl, toss together the lentils, celery, onion, and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and water. Drizzle over the lentils and stir gently to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper.