Fakes Salata (Lentil Salad)

Greeks often combine lentils with pasta and rice or eat them cold in simple summer salads such as this one. From Modern Greek. Time to cook includes 30 minutes marinating time.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

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

Directions

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