Ingredients

3/4

cup dried lentils

1

cup diced zucchini

1

cup diced yellow summer squash

3/4

cup sliced carrot

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

2

medium tomatoes, chopped

1

jalapeño chile, minced

1 1/2

teaspoons cumin

1 1/4

teaspoons salt

2

tablespoons oil

1

teaspoon mustard seed

Preparation

In medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water and lentils to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Cool 5 minutes.

In medium bowl, combine cooked lentils and all remaining ingredients except oil and mustard seed; mix well.

Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mustard seed; cover and cook about 3 minutes or until seed pops. Remove from heat. Add seed to salad; stir to combine.