Rice-Lentil Salad Recipe
Rice-Lentil Salad-is an easy recipe for a side salad. Takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Main ingredients are white rice, lentils, celery, bell peppers, parsley and chicken broth served over lettuce leaves with a vinaigrette dressing. It is also a healthy, low calories, No-Fat, No Cholesterol, low sodium, heart-healthy and Weight Watchers (3) PointsPlus per serving recipe.
Ingredients
- (1-3/4) cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1/3 cup dried lentils
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1 medium size red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 1/2 cup fat free vinaigrette salad dressing
- 6 lettuce leaves
Directions
- Heat broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in rice and lentils. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until done. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Toss the lentil mixture, parsley, cayenne pepper, celery, onion, green pepper and vinaigrette together in a large bowl until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Season to taste. Serve over the lettuce leaves.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 67g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 105 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.29g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 194mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 21.16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 1.68g | 1% |
| Protein 4.23g | 7% |
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