Active Time

　　25 min

　　Total Time

　　35 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

　　1 cup dried lentils (preferably small French lentils)

　　1 large garlic clove, chopped

　　1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

　　3/4 lb tomatoes, diced (2 cups)

　　4 large scallions, thinly sliced (3/4 cup)

　　1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

　　1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

　　3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or to taste

　　1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　

Step 1

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan with lentils, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain in a large sieve, then transfer to a large bowl.

　　

Step 2

Toss hot lentils with tomatoes, scallions, dill, basil, vinegar, oil, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste.