Couscous, Lentil & Arugula Salad with Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette
Recipe from EatingWell

This hearty combination of whole-wheat couscous and lentils perched atop a lightly dressed bed of arugula makes a tasty vegetarian main-course salad. The lemony vinaigrette is especially good for bringing out the spicy notes of the arugula.


Couscous, Lentil & Arugula Salad with Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4 servings, about 2 cups each
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Ingredients
 
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Vinaigrette
  • 1/2  cup  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  red-wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  Dijon mustardOn Sale
  • 4  small cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  •     Freshly ground pepper , to tasteOn Sale
Salad
  • 1 1/4  cups  vegetable broth, or waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  whole-wheat couscousOn Sale
  • 2 1/2  cups  waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  French green lentils, or brown lentils, rinsedOn Sale
  • 4  cups  arugula, any tough stems removed, or mixed salad greensOn Sale
  • 1    small cucumber , peeled, seeded and dicedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  cherry tomatoes, halvedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  crumbled feta cheeseOn Sale

Directions
1.
To prepare vinaigrette: Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and garlic in a blender, a jar with a tight-fitting lid or a medium bowl. Blend, shake or whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
2.
To prepare salad: Bring 1 1/4 cups broth (or water) to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, cover, remove from the heat and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3.
Combine 2 1/2 cups water and lentils in another saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until just tender, 15 to 25 minutes. (Green lentils will be done sooner than brown lentils.) Be careful not to overcook the lentils or they will fall apart in the salad. Drain any excess water and let cool for about 10 minutes.
4.
If arugula leaves are large, tear into bite-size pieces. Toss arugula (or greens) with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette in a large bowl, then divide among 4 large plates. In the same bowl, toss the couscous and lentils with another 1/4 cup vinaigrette; divide the mixture among the plates. Top each salad with cucumber, tomatoes and feta and drizzle each with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. (Cover and refrigerate the remaining 1 cup vinaigrette for up to 1 week.)

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate the vinaigrette (Step 1) for up to 1 week.

Nutrition information
Calories 549, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Carbohydrate 79 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 22 g, Potassium 630 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 17%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 5, Vegetable 2, Medium-Fat Meat 0.5, Fat 3. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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