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Rice-Lentil Salad

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
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Rice-Lentil Salad

Time: 10 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook
Servings: 6
 

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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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Summary

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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.