[Aliantha]

i wouldn't worry too much about catching the skins SG. You can either eat them or not. They're just the outer layer which sometimes comes off when you soak them.

I make a lentil salad very simply. It only has lentils (any colour, but preferably not green for presentation), some kind of tasty lettuce (avoid iceberg or cos, not enough flavour) and fetta cheese. Put it all in a bowl and mix it up with a bit of olive oil and a splash of dressing if you want (I put a bit of salt and pepper and a squeaze of lemon or lime juice instead).