Name: Lentil Salad with Tomato and Dill
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils (preferably small French lentils); 1 large garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 3/4 lb tomatoes, diced (2 cups); 4 large scallions, thinly sliced (3/4 cup); 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or to taste; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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