Couscous Salad with Arugula

Aug 28, 2011

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Servings
8-10 servings
Course
Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced and mashed into a paste with a sprinkle of salt
  • 6 scallions white and green parts, chopped
  • 2 cups packed coarsely chopped arugula or mesclun
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut into halves
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese or rindless chevre

Instructions

  1. Place the lentils in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the lentils are just tender, about 45 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and transfer to a bowl.
  3. In the meantime, bring 1 1/4 cups water and the salt to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, and cover tightly.
  4. Let stand until the couscous is tender and has absorbed the water, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir into the lentils.
  5. Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, oil, and garlic in a small bowl to combine. Pour over the lentils and couscous and mix well.
  6. Add the scallions, arugula, and cherry tomatoes and mix. Season with the salt.
  7. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours. Just before serving, mix in the cheese. Serve chilled.

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