Lentil and Couscous Salad

Time

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · 35 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   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.

   20 min
2. 2

   Take off heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Drain and add to onion mixture along with the 1/3 cup of olive oil.

   5 min
3. 3

   Toss well. Bring 1 cup of water to boil, add couscous, take off heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

   5 min
4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Add the couscous to the lentil mixture along with the parsley, mint and scallions. Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes and swaps

Allergens

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Swaps

apple cider vinegar: Red wine vinegar is alcohol-derived, so this recipe uses apple cider vinegar.