Rice, Red Lentil, and Wheat Berry Salad Recipe

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Rice, Red Lentil, and Wheat Berry Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup wheat berries
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup red lentils , rinsed in a strainer
  • 3/4 cup basmati or jasmine rice , rinsed in a strainer
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 large garlic cloves, put through a press or minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • generous seasoning freshly ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Directions:

  1. Soak the wheat berries overnight, or, as an alternative, place them in a saucepan half filled with water and boil them for 2 minutes, then remove them from the heat and let sit 1 hour. In either case, drain them, then refill the saucepan halfway with water and cook the wheat berries, partially covered, for 1 hour. When done, the wheat berries will be tender but slightly crunchy. Drain them thoroughly and let them cool.
  2. Bring 2 cups of water, the canola oil, and salt to a boil in a mediumsize saucepan. Stir in the lentils and rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and cook for 17 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Do not stir the mixture at all while it is cooking. Carefully spoon the mixture into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Meanwhile combine the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tightfitting lid and shake vigorously. Set aside.
  4. When the rice mixture is completely cooled, use a large spoon to break up any clumps that have formed. Carefully stir in the wheat berries, carrot, red pepper, and parsley. Pour the dressing on the salad and toss. Let marinate at least 20 minutes before serving. (Note The rice greedily soaks up the dressing, so if you want to make this salad 2 to 24 hours in advance, pour on only half the dressing at first, then add the remainder about 20 minutes before serving.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 424.25 Kcal (1776 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.68g 32%
Sodium 309.67mg 13%
Potassium 504.02mg 11%
Total Carbs 48.46g 16%
Sugars 3.14g 13%
Dietary Fiber 13.27g 53%
Protein 11.74g 23%
Vitamin C 48.3mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 60.2mg 335%
Calcium 44.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 215.66 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.51g 32%
Sodium 157.42mg 13%
Potassium 256.21mg 11%
Total Carbs 24.63g 16%
Sugars 1.6g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6.75g 53%
Protein 5.97g 23%
Vitamin C 24.6mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 30%
Iron 30.6mg 335%
Calcium 22.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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