Rice and lentil salad

Don't let their little size fool you - lentils are a nutritional powerhouse. They're high in fiber, lean protein and folate, and offer a good source of important minerals like iron, zinc, potassium and calcium.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1⅓ cups cooked lentils
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp finely chopped shallot
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp paprika, preferably smoked
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

 Instructions

1. Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add rice, lentils, carrot and parsley; stir to combine.
3. You can cover and refrigerate for up to three days.

Enjoy!