Lentil and Orzo Salad

photo by:kraft

Cooked lentils and orzo pasta are tossed with celery, carrots, ripe olives and a zesty blend of Italian dressing and Dijon mustard for a hearty salad.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

1 hr 30 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

1/2

cup KRAFT Italian Dressing

Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard

oz. orzo pasta, cooked, drained

oz. dry lentils, rinsed, cooked and drained

medium carrots, shredded (about 1-1/2 cups)

cup finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks)

1/2

cup chopped pitted black olives

Make It

BEAT dressing and mustard in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended; set aside.

COMBINE remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix well. Cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

servings

total:
8 servings

healthy living information

Good source of fiber

Good source of vitamin A or C

diet exchange

3 Starch + 1 Fat

nutrition bonus

You're sure to enjoy the savory blend of flavors in this nutrition-packed salad. Not only are the carrots high in vitamin A, but the lentils are both an excellent source of fiber and a good source of iron.