Easy Lentil Salad | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/4 orange bell pepper
• 1/4 yellow bell pepper
• 1/3 – 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons pepitas, optional
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
• 4 mint leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
• juice of two lemons
• 4-ounces olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano