Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup French green lentils, sorted and rinsed; 3 Tbs. white wine vinegar; 1 cup couscous; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 4 cups arugula leaves, chopped; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup French green lentils, sorted and rinsed
3 Tbs. white wine vinegar
1 cup couscous
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
4 cups arugula leaves, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Bring large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add lentils.
3
Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, or until tender.
4
Drain.
5
Transfer to bowl, and stir in 1 Tbs.
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vinegar.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Cool, stirring occasionally.
9
Pour 1 1/4 cups boiling water over couscous in large bowl.
10
Stir in salt, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
11
Fluff with fork, and stir in 2 tsp.
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oil.
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Cool.
14
Whisk together garlic paste, remaining 3 Tbs.
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oil, remaining 2 Tbs.
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vinegar and mint in small bowl.
17
Stir dressing and lentils into couscous.
18
Just before serving, add arugula, tomatoes and feta.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup French green lentils, sorted and rinsed, 3 Tbs. white wine vinegar, 1 cup couscous, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil 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.

Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad

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