Step #1 Sort & wash lentils, place this in a pan with bay leaf, cinnamon stick & stock.
Step #2 Bring to a boil, reduce heat & let simmer 15 to 20 mins or until tender; drain, discarding the bay leaf & cinnamon stick.
Step #3 While the lentils are cooking, place the minced garlic & onion in a small skillet adding 1 to 2 tbsps of the lentil cooking liquid; cook the onions & garlic until soft & lightly browned.
Step #4 Place the lentils In a large-ish bowl adding the olives through parsley; stir in the cooked onion & garlic.
Step #5 Combine the fennel seeds, oregano & red pepper flakes, crushing to release the flavors; add to the lentil mixture.
Step #6 Drizzle with the lemon juice & olive oil.
Step #7 Add feta cheese & mix to mix, season this with salt & pepper to taste.
Step #8 Chill for several hrs before serving.
Step #9 Divide the salad greens among chilled plates & top this with lentil salad mixiture.