Lentil and Couscous Salad with Arugula
Serves 6
Time 20 min
Add diced grilled chicken breast or seasoned tempeh to make this salad a complete meal. It's also a great healthful option to bring along for a potluck.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup green lentils
- 1/2 cup whole wheat or regular couscous
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups packed baby arugula leaves (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Put lentils and 3 cups water into a small pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender but not falling apart, about 15 minutes.
Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small pot then pour over couscous in a large, heatproof bowl, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Uncover, add oil and fluff with a fork.
Set aside to let cool, then add cooked lentils, arugula and tomatoes and toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Just before serving, drizzle pesto mixture over salad and toss to coat.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 230 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 29g carbohydrates (9g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 10g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup green lentils
- 1/2 cup whole wheat or regular couscous
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups packed baby arugula leaves (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper