LENTIL AND COUSCOUS SALAD
This is great for a picnic or barbecue. Use the indigo lentils that they sell in bulk containers at Wild Oats, Whole Foods type markets if you can find them. Recipe was originally in the Boston Globe many years ago but I've changed it a bit over the years.
Provided by Cookie16
Categories Lentil
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine red onion, lemon juice and vinegar in large bowl with a pinch of salt.
- Put lentils and 4 cups of water in pot and bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes or til lentils are soft.
- Take off heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Drain and add to onion mixture along with the 1/3 cup of olive oil.
- Toss well.
- Bring 1 cup of water to boil, add couscous, take off heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous by raking with a fork and adding slowly the 1 T of olive oil. Try to get rid of the clumps.
- Add the couscous to the lentil mixture along with the parsley, mint and scallions.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.4
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS AND LENTIL SALAD
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, simmer the lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well. Transfer the hot lentils to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Cool the lentils completely, stirring occasionally.
- In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the couscous and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove the pan from the heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and cool completely, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic paste, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir the lentils and dressing into the couscous.
- Just before serving, stir in the herbs, tomatoes, and feta, and season with salt and pepper.
- DO AHEAD
- Chill the SALAD, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 24 hours.
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS AND LENTIL SALAD
Steps:
- 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. Transfer hot lentils to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Cool lentils completely, stirring occasionally.
- In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add 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 completely, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl whisk together garlic paste, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 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, stir in remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND GREEN LENTIL SALAD
Green lentils and Israeli couscous are the perfect pair, especially when joined by briny olives, salty feta, sweet tomatoes and zingy onions. Toss it together with a lemony balsamic vinaigrette and you've got this addictive salad.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a medium saucepan with about six cups of water and bring to a boil. Rinse lentils under cold water then add to the saucepan. Return to a boil then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes, add the couscous. Cook couscous and lentils together for an additional 10 minutes, until lentils are tender but not falling apart, and couscous is al dente.
- Strain lentils and couscous and rinse well with cold water. In a large bowl, toss together the lentils, couscous, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and parsley.
- Make the dressing. In a blender or food processor, blend together the balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic cloves, sugar, and olive oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with feta cheese.
MOROCCAN LENTILS AND COUSCOUS
This superb Moroccan favorite can only be described as heavenly, with the combination of aromatic spices and crisp, brown onion adding a real spark to the subtle flavors of the lentils and couscous.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Moroccan
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the lentils in a medium saucepan.
- Add garlic, spices, and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
- While lentils are cooking, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is nicely browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add lentils to skillet and mix well.
- Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve lentils over couscous.
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