Side Dishes
Rice & Lentil Salad
Meet the Rice & Lentil Salad. This combo of brown rice, lentils, and wild rice along with some fresh veggies and a sherry vinaigrette adds up to one mouth-watering main dish or spectacular side. This salad is perfect to add to any holiday or special-occasion table, especially for those who are looking for a hearty vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook lentils according to package directions; drain and chill.
Meanwhile, heat water and broth in a saucepan to a boil. Stir in brown and wild rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Let rice sit 5 minutes then chill completely.
Whisk together oil, vinegar, zest, honey, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Toss lentils, rice mixture, arugula, tomatoes, carrot, radishes, shallots, and cilantro with vinaigrette.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
:
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 58mg 2%
Carbs 50g 16%
Protein 8g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.