Red Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
• 1 cup regular brown lentils red
• 0.8 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 0.8 cup cucumber diced ()
• 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
• 0.5 cup basil leaves fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced pressed
• 0.8 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 8 servings salt and pepper 
• 0.8 cup bell peppers red yellow coarsely chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Sort lentils and discard any debris. Rinse and drain lentils.
2. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, bring about 1 quart water to a boil over high heat.
3. Add lentils, stir to separate, and simmer, uncovered, just until they are tender to bite but not soft, 5 to 10 minutes for Red Chiefs, 20 to 30 minutes for regular lentils.
4. Drain.
5. Mix vinegar, oil, and garlic.
6. Pour over warm lentils and gently mix.
7. Let stand until cool.
8. Add bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cucumber, basil, and feta cheese.
9. Mix gently with lentils.
10. Pour into a serving bowl.
11. Add salt and pepper to taste.