Warm Rice and Lentil Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 cup dry brown rice (cook per directions on package)
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup minced bell pepper (appr. 1/2 pepper)
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
Dressing
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash black pepper
Instructions
While rice is cooking:
- Quarter and roast tomatoes under broiler for 5 minutes.
- Finely chop broccoli to make 1 1/2 cups.
- Slice then mince bell pepper and onion.
When rice is done:
- Give rice a quick rinse to rinse off any excess starch.
- Toss rice, lentils, and vegetables together.
Dressing:
- Mix lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper together. Drizzle over salad and toss.