Ingredients
1 cup beluga lentils, or French green lentils, rinsed and picked over
2 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
1 bay leaf
2 celery stalks (about 1 cup), finely chopped
1 small red onion, cut into small dice
1 small red pepper, roasted, peeled, and cut into small dice
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese (about 1 cup), coarsely crumbled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 heads baby lettuce, for garnish
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/8-inch slices
Preparation
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add lentils, garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Drain, and rinse lentils under cold water. Discard garlic and bay leaf. In a large bowl combine lentils, celery, onion, pepper, parsley, and rosemary.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Drizzle over lentil mixture, add feta, and stir gently to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of baby lettuce, and garnish with cucumber slices.
