Ottolenghi's Lentil Salad with Herbs

Name: Ottolenghi's Lentil Salad with Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dried brown, green, Le Puy or Castellucio lentils (Ottolenghi prefers Castelluccio lentils), rinsed and picked over; 1 small red onion, peeled, halved and very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large garlic clove, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press; 2 teaspoons kosher salt or more, to taste; Fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs such as chives, tarragon, mint or parsley. Choose 2-3 different herbs for enhanced depth of flavor; 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into small cubes or crumbled