Lentil Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 5 cups water, divided; 3/4 cup uncooked couscous; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
5 cups water, divided
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
In a large saucepan, bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cool.
3
Add the red pepper, corn, onions and couscous to lentils. In a small bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar. Whisk in the cilantro, jalapeno, hot pepper sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

250

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed, 5 cups water, divided, 3/4 cup uncooked couscous, 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Couscous Salad

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