Lentil Rice Salad

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Lentil Rice Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook lentils and rice separately according to package instructions.
2. Drain and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, rice, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.