For cooking lentils
In 2 qt sauce pot, combine lentils, water, bay leaf & salt. Bring to full simmer, turn low & cover until lentils are cooked. (Usually, it takes about 20-25min.)
Spread lentils to cool on sheet pan.
Once lentils are cooled to room temperature, combine all ingredients in bowl & adjust seasoning as desired.
Should keep 4-5 days refrigerated.