Simple Lentil Rice Salad with Goat Cheese
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
This easy Lentil Rice Salad with Goat Cheese is wholesome, whole grain, and wholly delish! Canned lentils and frozen brown rice make this a breeze to make.
Course:
Side Dish
Keyword:
brown rice, goat cheese, lentils
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice cooled
- 1 15 oz can lentils rinsed and drained
- 2 med sweet bell peppers, diced about 1 cup
- 10 grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, add the rice, lentils, bell pepper, tomatoes, goat cheese, and snipped chives. Drizzle the vinegar and olive oil over the top, then add the salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
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Serve cold or at room temperature. Store leftovers in tightly sealed container in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Recipe Notes
Speedy short cuts:
*Frozen white or brown rice takes just a few minutes in the microwave; a great substitution for a 20- or 40- minute rice made from scratch.
*Canned lentils just need to be drained and rinse and are ready to use.
*Pre-cut diced bell peppers require no prep