BROWN RICE LENTIL SALAD

Brown Rice Lentil Salad image

"My family isn't always crazy about trying new recipes," DeAnn Howard writes from Lisbon, Iowa. "The first time I served this salad, they took tiny helpings just to appease me. But the unanimous verdict was 'It tastes great!'"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup cooked lentils
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the rice, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender. Cool., In a large bowl, combine the rice, lentils, tomato, onions and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges