Lentil Salad
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole grain/brown rice
1 cup small lentils
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
50g olives, sliced
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 small bunch of dill, finely chopped
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
1 vegetable stock cube
Freshly ground pepper
2 spring onions, sliced (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Soak the rice for one hour. Drain it and cook it in a small pot with 2 cups of water, the stock cube, and a pinch of salt.
2. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until it absorbs all the water (about 30 minutes). The rice should not be wet but also should not stick. Let it cool.
3. Clean the lentils and boil them in plenty of water without salt. Check them frequently, as they should be al dente—soft but not mushy. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let them cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice and lentils. Add all the ingredients, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste. It can be served with fresh lemon juice.
