Lentil Salad


Lentil Salad

Jean Stains
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool and Assembly 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Salad, Side Dish
Servings 8 6 oz servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz. kamut rice blend colusari red rice, wild rice and Khorasan wheat
  • 4 oz. lentils: green black beluga, or red lentils (you could use one or a mix)
  • 6 oz. Israeli couscous
  • 9 oz seedless cucumber cut into small dice (Persian or English)
  • 4 oz. Savoy cabbage medium diced
  • 2 oz. green onion; thin cut on the bias (so they look

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice blend, lentils, and couscous, separately per package directions. Drain the rice, couscous, and lentils. Place in thin layers on a cookie sheet, covered with parchment paper, to cool and dry to room temperature.
  • When cooled, mix all ingredients together (gently) in a large bowl. Fold in your favorite Lemon Parsley vinaigrette, to taste.
  • Refrigerate until needed. Best to serve within 2-3 hours. Plate with small leaves of savoy lettuce and garnish with thin slices of lemon, cucumber, or another colorful citrus.