Lentil and Rice Salad

Ingredients:

I cup cooked brown rice

1 cup cooked black rice

1/4 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained

1 cup baby tomatoes, cut in half

1 small red onion, peeled and finely diced or 1/2 cup spring onions, sliced

1/2 English cucumber, finely diced

a handful of cilantro or parsley finely chopped

2 avocadoes, peeled, sliced or diced

Dressing

4 Tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 Tablespoon maple syrup

pink salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Mix all the dressing ingredients together pour over the salad and gently mix until the salad is well coated.

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Method:

Cook the lentils in a saucepan with water (lentils must be covered with water). Bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are cooked, but not mushy.

In a large salad bowl combine the cooled, cooked lentils, and rice. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, avocadoes and onion. Lastly add the salad dressing. Garnish with black olives and a handful of baby spinach. Adjust seasoning if needed.