Brown Rice & Lentil Salad

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups cooked brown rice*
• 1 1/3 cup cooked green lentils*
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1. Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add rice, lentils, carrot, and parsley; stir to combine.

*If you don’t have already cooked brown rice and lentils, cook as follows:

1. Combine and rinse 2/3 cup brown rice and ½ cup lentils.
2. Bring 2 1/3 cup water to boil. Once water is boiling, add rice and lentils.
3. Cover and simmer on low for 35 minutes. Fluff with fork and let cool completely.

Enjoy! xo