Colourful Rice and Lentil Salad

Serves: 4-6

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 25-30 min

Total:  40 min

Ingredients

3/4 cup rice blend (brown and wild rice)
3/4 cup brown lentils
1 1/2-2 cups water
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted


Dressing
1 lemon, juice
1/2 lime, zest and juice
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. honey or agave nectar
1 tsp. fresh ginger root, grated
salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a pot mix rice and lentils. Rinse and drain until the water is clear.  Add water, cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Cook for 25-30 minutes, adding more water if necessary until rice and lentils are fully cooked and water has evaporated.
2. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together. Taste and adjust if necessary.
3. Pour dressing over the rice mix while it is still hot, allowing the flavours to soak in.  Set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl combine cooled rice mix, red pepper, green onions, mango, carrot and pumpkin seeds.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve at room temperature.