HURRICANE MARILYN'S COUSCOUS AND LENTIL SALAD

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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

1 cup lentils
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove
1 small head romaine
1 lemon
6 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup crumbled Roquefort or other blue cheese (about 3 ounces)

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.

John Cobb (Cobb)
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of couscous, lentils, and vegetables. The dressing is also really good.


Telly Williams
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I'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
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This 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
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I'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
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Fatima Amallah
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I'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
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


6527 Apple
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves couscous and lentils.


Cynthia Kams
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The dressing is amazing! It's tangy and flavorful, and it really complements the salad.


Holly Cross
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Thia Ntsantsa
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Md Nafis
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


miah Police
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I love the addition of the feta cheese and herbs. They really take this salad to the next level.


Bd Bishal 94
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This 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
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I'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
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.