Celery Lentil Salad

Salad:

• 1 cup dried whole green lentils
• 1 bay leaf (dried or fresh)
• 1 medium whole garlic clove (skin on)
• 4 large celery stalks, including leaves, chopped into small bite size pieces

Dressing:

• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 5 tbsp sherry vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper