Chilled Lentil Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette

Ingredients

 * 8 cups water
 * 2 tablespoons salt
 * 1 lb dried lentils, cleaned
 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * ¼ cup white wine vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon dried ground cumin
 * ½ teaspoon dried ground coriander
 * 1 teaspoon cayenne
 * 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, bring the water and salt to a boil; add the lentils, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not overcooked; drain.
 * 2) In a colander, rinse the cooked lentils under cold water until slightly cool, then place them in a bowl.
 * 3) Whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over the lentils and combine well.
 * 4) Chill for 1 to 2 hours and serve cold.