Ottolenghi's Lentil Salad with Herbs

or Castellucio, Ottolenghi prefers Castelluccio lentils, rinsed and picked over

small, peeled, halved and very thinly sliced

large, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press

or more, to taste

fresh ground, to taste

finely chopped, such as chives, tarragon, mint or parsley, Choose 2-3 different herbs for enhanced depth of flavor

cut into small cubes or crumbled