For the Salad: Preheat a medium pot to medium heat. Add the lentils, water, oil, bay leaves, and salt into pot. Stir the mixture, and place a lid over the pot slightly ajar. Cook on medium heat for 15 ...
The spiced lentil and rice dish mujadara is a traditional peasant ... Many cultures across the globe have a version of chopped tomato-cucumber salad, but the dried mint used here is distinctive ...
Drain, and discard the carrots, celery, onions, and bay leaf. Mix the lentils and the cooled orzo in a large salad bowl. Add the cucumber, tomato, parsley, almonds, mint, basil, lemon juice ...