Lentil and Orzo Salad Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups orzo pasta
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup french green lentil
• 1 carrot, peeled and halved
• 1 celery rib, halved
• 1 small onion, peeled and halved
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup peeled seeded and diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice