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Brown Rice Lentil Salad

SUBMITTED BY: DeAnn Howard

"'My family isn't always crazy about trying new recipes,' DeAnn Howard writes from Grinnell, Iowa. 'The first time I served this salad, they took tiny helpings just to appease me. But the unanimous verdict was 'It tastes great!''"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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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

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a 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.
  2. In a 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.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1/2 cup equals 111 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 369 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 lean meat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by LILLYG73
DeeAnn, thank you for a fabulous recipe. The dressing is OUT OF THIS WORLD and I will be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by Nomadic Missy
I cooked 1/2 cup brown rice, 3/4 cup dry lentils, chicken bouillon granules, 1 bay leaf in 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by IKERONIOUS
I took this to a BBQ and it was well enjoyed by all, and I just loved it! The dressing is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN
Delicious recipe DeAnn that we all found very refreshing. I used chicken broth in lieu of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Andrea
Wonderful recipe! I cooked my lentils in broth and added a little garlic and bay leaf. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by POULET50
I LOVE this recipe! What a great way to get a lot of nutrition--love it, love it, love it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2007 by Patty Jo
This was delicious! My husband said "I have to say I was dubious about this lentil stuff, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2007 by Sarah
My friend and I really enjoyed this. The tangy dressing is delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by littlelisaslurry
Really tasty. I used halved grape tomatoes, but that was the only change. Great dressing. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by BJD1979