MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Lentil Salad With Feta Cheese Categories: Salads Yield: 4 Servings 1 1/4 c Dried lentils 3 tb Fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tb Olive oil 1/2 ts Dried thyme 1/4 ts Salt 1/8 ts Coarsely ground pepper 1 cl Garlic; crushed 1 1/2 c Cherry tomatoes; quartered 1 c Cucumber; diced 1/2 c Feta cheese (2 oz); crumbled 1/3 c Celery; thinly sliced Romaine lettuce leaves - (optional) Place lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and set aside. Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients (lemon juice through garlic) in a medium bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Add lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and celery to lemon juice mixture; toss gently to coat. Serving Ideas: Serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired. Recipe by Cooking Light, April 1995, page 112 From: George Elting Date: 11-17-98 MMMMM