Turkish Lentil Salad (Adas Salatasi)

• 2 cups lentils (rinsed)
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 red onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 -2 lemon (juiced-to taste)
• 1/4 cup parsley (minced)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tomatoes (seeded and diced) (optional)
• 10 -15 black olives (optional)
• 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup cucumber (seeded & diced0 (optional)

1. Cook lentils over medium heat simmer covered 20-30 minute Do not overcook, drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent, add garlic & cumin, cook another minute.
3. Place lentils in a large bowl, add onions, cumin & stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
4. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
5. Garnish with tomatoes, olives, cheese or cucumbers.

lentils, water, olive oil, red onion, garlic, cumin, lemon, parsley, salt, tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, cucumber

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/turkish-lentil-salad-adas-salatasi-424271 (may not work)