Basmati Rice and Blue Lentil Salad

Submitted by: Brenda G.	Country: Canada
Category: Home/Salads
Quantity: 6 servings	Preparation time: 0:30 hr. Cooking time: 0:25 hr.

Ingredients

2/3 cup	French blue lentils (baby), soaked	150 mL
1 1/4 cups	basmati rice, rinsed well	300 mL
2	carrots, peeled, coarsely grated	2
1	Lebanese cucumber, coarsely grated	1/3
3	spring onions, sliced	3
3 tbsp	fresh parsley, chopped	45 mL
Dressing
2 tbsp	sunflower oil	30 mL
2 tbsp	extra virgin olive oil	30 mL
2 tbsp	wine vinegar	30 mL
2 tbsp	fresh lemon juice	30 mL
	good pinch of granulated sugar
	salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Soak the lentils for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing by shaking all the ingredients together in a screwtopped jar. Set aside.

Boil the lentils in plenty of unsalted water for 20-25 minutes or until soft. Drain thoroughly.

Boil the basmati rice for 10 minutes, then drain.

In a bowl, mix together the rice and lentils. Add the dressing and season well. Leave to cool.

Add the carrots, cucumber, onions and parsley. Spoon into a serving bowl and chill before serving.