Rice & Lentil Salad

By KThomp0422

Per serving: 250 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 6 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 8 g fiber; 272 mg sodium; 151 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (60% daily value), Folate (42% dv).

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 11/3 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.