Carrot and Lentil Salad

Course :	Lentils
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	cup	dry lentils
1	cup	diced carrots
2	cloves	garlic -- minced i bay leaf
		---DRESSING---
1/2	cup	finely chopped celery
1/4	cup	finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4	cup	olive oil
1/4	cup	lemon juice
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	dried thyme
1/4	teaspoon	pepper

Preparation:

In a Dutch oven, combine lentils, car-rots, garlic and bay leaf. Cover with 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes or until lentils are tender Remove bay leaf; drain and cool. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for dressing. Pour over lentil mixture. Cover and refrigerate several hours.