Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Stir cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and basil into lentils. Dress with balsamic vinegar.