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Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad is for Side Dish.

Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad are:

1 cup lentilles du Puy* (French green lentils) or brown lentils
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 bunch arugula, stems discarded and leaves washed well, spun dry, and chopped
2 cups vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 pound feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)


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Here is how you make Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad:

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.Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mediterranean-Couscous-and-Lentil-Salad-13106#ixzz0sJ1yeP5INumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LESLEYMP.

The nutritional information for Mediterranean Couscous and Lentil Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 300.4

• Total Fat: 14.9 g
• Cholesterol: 22.2 mg
• Sodium: 487.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
• Protein: 10.8 g