Garlicky Lentil Salad

From Saveur. Serves 2-4

1 C green lentils, rinsed

6 T EVOO

12 cloves garlic, minced

3 T fresh lemon juice

1 t ground cumin

1/4 t ground allspice

1 T minced flat-leaf parsley

1 T minced fresh mint

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Bring lentils and 3 C water to a boil in a 2-qt saucepan.  Reduce heat to med low; simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.  Drain lentils and set aside.
• Heat 2 T oil in an 8" skillet over med heat.  Add garlic and cook until soft.  Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining oil (4T), lemon juice, cumin and allspice.  Pour the garlic mixture over lentils.  Add parsley and mint and season the lentils with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• Serve at room temperature.