Lentil and Rice Salad with Lemon and Olives

Lentil and Rice Salad with Lemon and Olives

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Serve this dish as part of a light summer meal or for a simple lunch.

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  • Colander
  • Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
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  • Chef's knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Serving bowl
  • Airtight container
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1½ cups French lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup brown basmati rice
  • 1¾ cups water
  • pinches sea salt
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • ½ cups chopped fresh basil
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

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