Cookwith - Middle Eastern Green Lentil Salad with Omani Spices and Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground dried lime (or zest of 1 lime + 1 tsp lime juice)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp honey (or date syrup for vegan)