HURRICANE MARILYN'S COUSCOUS AND LENTIL SALAD
Categories Salad Bean Cheese Leafy Green Herb Pasta Tomato Side Summer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a saucepan simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain well. Transfer hot lentils to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cool lentils, stirring occasionally.
- In saucepan bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil and stir in couscous and salt. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and cool, stirring occasionally.
- Mince and mash garlic with salt to taste and in a small bowl whisk together with remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 3 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste. Stir lentils and dressing into couscous. Chill salad, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 24.
- Just before serving, shred romaine and cut lemon and each tomato into 6 wedges. Stir mint and cheese into salad and season with salt and pepper. Arrange romaine on a platter and top with salad. Arrange tomato and lemon wedges around salad.
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John Cobb (Cobb)
cjohn@aol.comThis salad is delicious! I love the combination of couscous, lentils, and vegetables. The dressing is also really good.
Telly Williams
w.t@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's super healthy too.
letisha wright
w@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. I also like to add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch.
ghassan ghanem
ghanem14@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for busy weeknights.
Michael Fenelon
fenelon@yahoo.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Fatima Amallah
a-f23@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this salad. The couscous and vegetables balance out the flavor of the lentils perfectly.
Shabbir Ahmad
as@aol.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
6527 Apple
apple623@hotmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves couscous and lentils.
Cynthia Kams
cynthia-k@hotmail.comThe dressing is amazing! It's tangy and flavorful, and it really complements the salad.
Holly Cross
crossh49@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Thia Ntsantsa
thia_n65@yahoo.comI made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!
Md Nafis
md-nafis28@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.
miah Police
police@yahoo.comI love the addition of the feta cheese and herbs. They really take this salad to the next level.
Bd Bishal 94
b.9@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.
t jones
jones-t9@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's super delicious too.
kingsize okon
okon@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.