This Middle Eastern salad with lots of cooling ingredients like mint and cucumber make a perfect summer dish.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 c. minced parsley
• 1/2 c. minced fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 c. finely chopped yellow or red onion
• 3 tomatoes diced
• 2 cucumbers seeded and diced
• 3 T. olive oil
• 3 T. lemon juice
• 1 t. salt
• 2 cups cooked and cooled oat groats (our favorite) or quinoa, millet, or bulgur wheat
• ½ to 1 cup lentils, cooked, rinsed and cooled
• Chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts for garnish, optional

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients (except garnishes).
2. Refrigerate for 1 or more hours, allowing flavors to combine.
3. Serve, topping with chopped parsley and pine nuts if desired.