Rice & Lentil Salad

By sunitagt

Calories 250
Fat 8 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 g
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary fiber 8 g
Protein 8 g
Sodium 272 g

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika, preferably smoked
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 15-ounce can lentils, rinsed, or 1 1/3 cups cooked lentils
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add rice, lentils, carrot and parsley; stir to combine.