Marinated Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (quartered)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups black or French green lentils (rinsed and picked through)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• Quartered cherry tomatoes and sliced radishes (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the onion, bay leaves, lentils and enough water to cover by 2 inches in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain, removing onion and bay leaves and set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup together along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add to the lentils along with scallions and parsley and toss to combine, seasoning as desired.

3. 3

   Serve with chopped fresh tomatoes and thinly sliced radishes, if desired.