1In a pot, place lentils, 1/2 yellow onion & garlic cloves with skin removed. Cover lentils with water.
2Bring to a boil, reduce flame & simmer for 25-35 minutes until lentils are tender–BUT NOTMUSHY. It might be necessary to add a little more water during cooking process as lentils absorb the water.
3When lentils are tender drain. Pick out onions & garlic, discard.
4Peel cucumber, slice lengthwise & remove seeds. Dice into small pieces about the size of a lentil.
5Dice the red onion to the same size as well.
6Chop parsley & mint.
7When lentils are cool, combine with above ingredients.
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