Lentil Rice Fruit Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutritious goodness, this Lentil Rice Fruit Salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Combining protein-rich lentils, fragrant jasmine or basmati rice, and a vibrant mix of sweet mango, crisp apple, juicy pomegranate seeds, and crunchy cucumber, this salad is a wholesome celebration in every bite. A tangy-sweet dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a hint of ground cumin ties everything together, while fresh mint leaves add a cooling burst of freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a light main course or a colorful side dish, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to enjoy its invigorating, zesty flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cooked lentils
• 1 cup cooked rice (preferably jasmine or basmati)
• 1 large apple, diced
• 1 medium ripe mango, diced
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils and cooked rice. Ensure both are cooled to room temperature or slightly chilled.

Step 2

Add the diced apple, diced mango, pomegranate seeds, and diced cucumber to the bowl. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the lentil-rice-fruit mixture. Use a large spoon to gently toss the salad, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad and give it one final toss.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt or pepper if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light main course or as a side dish. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled version of the salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1175.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1283.8

Total Fat 32.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 610.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 73.3g
Protein 39.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.3mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2168.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.9%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 66.4%