Lentil and Rice Salad

Lentil and Rice Salad

Info

Rating
Calories
314.0
Protein
7.0
Sodium
303.0
Fat
11.0

Description

Tabbouleh is made with bulgur, but we decided to shake things up a bit by mixing tabbouleh flavors (parsley, tomato, and lemon) with rice and lentils, a common Middle Eastern pairing. Served chilled or at room temperature, the salad is terrific with any meat, poultry, or fish. You could add chickpeas, corn, or more lentils for a vegetarian main course.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup long-grain rice
1/4 cup dried lentils, picked over
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced (1 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup yellow pear or cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

  1. Bring water, 1 tablespoon oil, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, then stir in rice. Return to a boil and cover pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer rice until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  2. While rice is simmering, cook lentils in a saucepan of boiling water until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a sieve.
  3. Spread rice and lentils in a shallow baking pan and cool 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss gently with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste.

Tags

    Salad Rice Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Cucumber Lentil Summer Healthy Vegan Potluck Dill Parsley Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
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