Lentil Confetti Salad

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Lentil Confetti Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Mains & Sides
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Italian dressing
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/5 cup green peppers, seeded and chopped about 1/2 a small pepper
  • 3 tbsp chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped celery
  • 6 sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Wash and drain lentils. Place in saucepan, add water and salt
  2. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered about 20 minutes. Do not overcook. The lentils should be tender with skin intact. Drain immediately.
  3. Combine the lentils with cooked rice, pour dressing over mixture and refrigerate until cool.
  4. Add rest of ingredients, except parsley, mix well.
  5. Garnish with parsley before serving (optional).
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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