Nugget Markets Lentil Salad with Garden Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 ounces lentils, uncooked
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ yellow onion, large diced
• 1 carrot, cut in 2-inch pieces
• 1 stalk celery, cut in 2-inch pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 cups broth or water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled, deseeded and medium diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• ½ small red onion, julienned
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
• ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette