Lentil Rice Salad

Here's a great make-ahead side dish that makes a wonderful addition to a buffet, picnic or barbecue. Its subtle flavors will complement just about any main course and are sure to impress your guests!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 dash ground red pepper
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• ⅓ cup dried lentils
• ½ cup diced green pepper or red pepper
• ½ cup fat free vinaigrette dressing
• 6 large leaf (blank)s lettuce leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and lentils. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until done. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Step 2

Toss the lentil mixture, parsley, ground red pepper, celery, onion, green pepper and vinaigrette in large bowl until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Season to taste. Serve on the lettuce leaves.