Healthy Lentil Salad Recipe

In a medium saucepan combine the lentils, bay leaf, and thyme.

Add enough water to cover by 1-inch.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for about 16 to 20 minutes, until lentils are tender but not mushy.

Drain the lentils and discard the bay leaf.

Place in a large work bowl with carrots, celery, red pepper, red onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Toss to combine and serve chilled or at room temperature.