Wash and soak the lentils

• Rinse the lentils well under cold water.
• Soak them in water before cooking.

Cook the lentils

• Boil the lentils until tender but still holding their shape, not falling apart.
• Drain them well.

Dress the salad

• Add the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper to the warm lentils and mix.
• For the ultimate version, stir in the crushed garlic and the kale.
• Let it sit so the kale softens in the lemon juice and salt without cooking.