- 8 cups water
- 1 pound dried lentils
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Combine water and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain excess liquid and transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and basil into lentils. Dress with balsamic vinegar.