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.