Moroccan Couscous And Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Moroccan 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 or 1 cup brown lentils; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 cup couscous; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin); 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 bunch arugula, stems discarded and leaves washed well, spun dry, and chopped; 2 cups vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 lb feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

1 cup french green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 bunch arugula, stems discarded and leaves washed well, spun dry, and chopped
2 cups vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 lb feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)

1
In a small saucepan simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain well.
2
Transfer hot lentils to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Cool lentils completely, stirring occasionally.
4
In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add couscous and salt.
5
Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes.
6
Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and cool completely, stirring occasionally.
7
In a small bowl whisk together garlic paste, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Stir lentils and dressing into couscous. Chill salad, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 24.
9
Just before serving, stir in remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup french green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils, 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 cup couscous, and more.

Yes, Moroccan 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.

Moroccan Couscous And Lentil Salad

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