Zippy Lentil Salad

Ingredients

• 2 (32-ounce) containers vegetable stock
• 2½ tablespoons kosher salt , divided
• 1 (1-pound) Camellia Brand Lentils , rinsed and sorted
• 2 cups chopped fresh collard greens
• 1 red bell pepper , seeded and finely chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper , seeded and finely chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper , seeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup Castelvetrano olives , chopped
• ½ cup red onion , finely chopped
• ¾ cup cucumber , seeded and diced
• 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos , drained
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup Champagne vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons sliced fresh chives
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Garnish: chopped fresh parsley