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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Ayana malik Black pearl
[email protected]This salad is free of the top 8 allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish), making it a great option for people with food allergies.
Harry Junior Bottomley
[email protected]This salad can be made Whole30-compliant by using cauliflower rice instead of couscous and omitting the lentils, feta cheese, and honey. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for people on a Whole30 diet.
Kaganda Brian
[email protected]This salad can be made paleo by using cauliflower rice instead of couscous and omitting the lentils and feta cheese. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for people on a paleo diet.
Tala Bawji
[email protected]This salad can be made keto-friendly by using cauliflower rice instead of couscous and omitting the lentils. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for people on a keto diet.
Jeyaseelan Komahan
[email protected]This salad can be made low-carb by using cauliflower rice instead of couscous. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for people on a low-carb diet.
Zacarias Menete
[email protected]This salad is naturally gluten-free, which is great for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. It's a delicious and healthy meal that everyone can enjoy.
Sulaman Ashraf
[email protected]This salad can easily be made vegan by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omitting the feta cheese. It's a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Iasin khan190
[email protected]This salad is a great option for vegetarians. The lentils and couscous provide a good source of protein, and the vegetables add a nice variety of flavors and textures. The dressing is also really tasty and flavorful. I've been making this salad for y
MD: MEHEDI HASAN SHAKIB
[email protected]This salad is perfect for college students on a budget. It's affordable, easy to make, and really filling. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I also love that it's a healthy and nutritious meal that helps me stay focused and en
Fausio marques antonio Marques antonio
[email protected]This salad is a lifesaver for busy moms like me. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day. I also love that it's a healthy and nutritious meal that my ki
Michelle Eagle hunter
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this salad definitely fits the bill. The couscous and lentils are a great source of fiber and protein, and the vegetables add a nice dose of vitamins and minerals. The dressing is also really
Bilal Sadiq
[email protected]This salad is now one of my go-to recipes. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The couscous and lentils are a great source of protein and the vegetables add a nice crunch. The dressing is also really tasty and I love that it's made with o
New Station
[email protected]This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used quinoa instead of couscous and it worked perfectly. The lentils and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this salad to
Sita Chetry
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of couscous, lentils, and vegetables. The dressing was also delicious and really brought all the flavors together. I will definitely be making this salad again.