Lentil-Orzo Salad

By milly1362

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 4 cups cooked lentils, drained (do not overcook; you want them to hold their shape)
• 4 cups cooked orzo, drained and rinsed with cold water
• 1- 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 ounces pitted olives (about 16 olives), coarsely chopped
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• Dressing:
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp agave nectar (can substitute 2 Tbsp sugar)
• 1 Tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In one large bowl combine salad ingredients

In another bowl gently whisk together dressing ingredients

Pour dressing over lentil mixture and toss gently to combine

Can be served either chilled or at room temp