Cherry Tomato And Lentil Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Cherry Tomato And Lentil Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp Olive oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 3 tsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tsp brown sugar; 100g (1/2 cup) couscous; 125ml (1/2 cup) boiling water; 1x400 can brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 cup chopped fresh mint; 8 fresh dates, pitted, thinly sliced; 55g (1/3 cup) sunflower seed kernels; 1x250g punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 tbs finely grated lemon rind; 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice; Low fat natural yoghourt, to serve; Lebanese bread, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tsp Olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 tsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp brown sugar
100g (1/2 cup) couscous
125ml (1/2 cup) boiling water
1x400 can brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh mint
8 fresh dates, pitted, thinly sliced
55g (1/3 cup) sunflower seed kernels
1x250g punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 tbs finely grated lemon rind
80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
Low fat natural yoghourt, to serve
Lebanese bread, to serve

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1. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until golden. Add the vinegar and sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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2. Meanwhile, place the couscous in a heatproof bowl. pour over the boiling water. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains.
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3. Add the onion mixture, lentils, parsley, mint, dates, sunflower seed kernels, tomato, lemon rind and lemon juice to couscous. Toss until just combined. Season with salt and pepper.
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4. Divide the salad among serving bowls. Top with Yoghourt and serve with bread.

445

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp Olive oil, 1 red onion, finely chopped, 3 tsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry Tomato And Lentil Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cherry Tomato And Lentil Couscous Salad

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