Warm Lentil and Rice Salad over Wilted Mesclun Recipe

Name: Warm Lentil and Rice Salad over Wilted Mesclun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 cup green French lentils; 1/2 cup white basmati rice; 3/4 lb. mesclun salad mix (8 cups); 3 Tbs. olive oil; 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup green French lentils
1/2 cup white basmati rice
3/4 lb. mesclun salad mix (8 cups)
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

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To make Lentils and Rice: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion, and saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft.
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Stir in cumin, and cook 1 minute more, or until fragrant.
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Stir in lentils, rice, and 2 1/2 cups water.
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Season with salt and pepper, cover, and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 25 minutes, or until lentils and rice are tender.
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Season with salt and pepper once more.
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Meanwhile, to make Balsamic Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and mustard in small bowl.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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To serve: Divide mesclun salad mix among 4 plates.
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Top with Lentils and Rice, and drizzle with Balsamic Dressing.

1261

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup), 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 cup green French lentils, and more.

Yes, Warm Lentil and Rice Salad over Wilted Mesclun falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Warm Lentil and Rice Salad over Wilted Mesclun

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