Easy Recipes

Lentil, Wild Rice & Fresh Herb Salad

A light, cool salad that's great for lunch on hot days.

Yield: Serves 4.

Salad:
1 cup wild rice
1/2 cup dried brown lentils
4 1/2 cups water
3 green onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, cored and diced

Dressing:
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh sweet marjoram, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme, minced

Place the wild rice, lentils and water in the inner pot of the Aroma® rice cooker. Close the lid and press the Steam/Cook button. Cook for 1 1/2 hours and open the lid, using caution to avoid steam burns. Add the green onions, celery and red bell pepper. Close the lid and continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove the salad and place in a serving bowl. Cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, black pepper and the fresh herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the rice and lentil salad and toss well. Serve at room temperature or chill for up to 4 hours before serving.