The Best Marinated Lentils

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

uncooked French green lentils

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

plus 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste

1 1/2 tsp

dijon mustard

1 1/2 tsp

pure maple syrup

1 tsp

fine sea salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

to 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green onions, dark and light green parts only

1/3 cup

fresh parsley leaves, minced

1/2 cup

oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped

1 cup

halved cherry tomatoes, optional