Split red lentil salad

1 cup red lentil (can use brown as well but it will take 30-40 minutes to cook)
4 cups water
2 stalks celery
3 cloves garlic
4 baby carrots, diced
Red pepper, diced
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced
Salt, pepper
2-3 T. Olive oil
2 T. Vinegar (can use rice vinegar)
Optional (diced cilantro or italian parsley onions, green onions)


Over medium heat, cook the lentils for about 12 minutes. Let cool and add the rest.