Instructions: Mix the lemon juice, oil, garlic, cumin, salt and cloves in a bowl. Gently stir in the lentils, orange sections, onion, olives and parsley. Serve the lentils salad over greens (if using).

NOTES : The lentil, popular in stews and soups, takes on a new taste in this refreshing but satisfying salad. Lentils come in several varieties; red, yellow, brown and French green. Whatever the variety, lentils are quick-cooking, around 20 minutes for most types. Prepare the other salad ingredients while the lentils cook.

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