Rice and Lentil Salad

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Rice and Lentil Salad

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 6 servings: about -
cal 282
pro 9 g
total fat 17 g
sat. fat 4 g
carb 25 g
fibre 3 g
chol 12 mg
sodium 397 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 8
iron 18
vit A 11
vit C 65
folate 45
  • Portion size: 4 to 6

With this tucked away in the fridge, you'll have a delicious lunch just ready and waiting to pack and go.

Ingredients

    1/2 cup (125 mL) green or brown lentils (or 2/3 cup/150 mL Puy_lentils)
    1/2 cup (125 mL) basmati or other long-grain white_rice
    2/3 cup (150 mL) chopped roasted red pepper
    1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta_cheese
    1/3 cup (75 mL) toasted pine_nuts
    1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh parsley
    1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive_oil
    2 tbsp (25 mL) red_wine_vinegar
    1 small clove garlic, minced
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried mint
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground coriander
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper

Preparation

In saucepan, bring salted water to boil; stir in lentils. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to bowl.

Meanwhile, in separate saucepan, bring 1 cup (250 mL) water to boil; stir in rice. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and no liquid remains. Add to lentils. Add red pepper, feta cheese and pine nuts.

In small bowl, whisk together parsley, oil, vinegar, garlic, mint, coriander, salt and pepper; pour over rice mixture and toss gently. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days; serve at room temperature.)

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2008

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