Rice, Lentil and Spicy Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

??? basmati rice ???
??? extra virgin olive oil ???
??? lemon, freshly squeezed ???
??? soy sauce ???
??? lentils (canned), rinsed and drained ???
??? green onions/scallions, finely sliced ???
??? garlic, finely chopped ???
??? Italian parsley, fresh, finely chopped ???
??? fresh basil, finely chopped ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???
??? Spicy Grilled Chicken Breast ???

Method

  1. Cook the rice. Let stand in the refrigerator at least 30 min (this step can be made ahead).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice and soy sauce.
  3. Put the rice in a salad bowl. Add the lentils, green onion, garlic and herbs. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, add a little ground pepper, then toss gently. Add the grilled chicken, let stand 10 min then serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (300 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

570

Fat

16 g

25 %

Saturated 2.5 g
+ Trans 0 g

13 %

Cholesterol

60 mg

Sodium

380 mg

16 %

Carbohydrate

66 g

22 %

Fibre

6 g

23 %

Sugars

3 g

Net Carbs

60 g

Protein

37 g

Vitamin A

10 %

Vitamin C

30 %

Calcium

7 %

Iron

38 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Zinc
Good source of  :
Copper, Fibre, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Source of  :
Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 4
Fruits 0
Vegetables 0
Meat and Alternatives 4
Fats 3
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Katiaheydra
january 09, 2017 | I would make this recipe again

Great meal!

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carolineouellette13
january 09, 2017

Delicious, I really enjoy this recipe

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Asherrard11
march 29, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

Good meal!

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