Lentil Couscous Salad

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
5 cups water, divided
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

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Lentil Couscous Salad cont.

1/2 teaspoon pepper


In a large saucepan, bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1
hour. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring remaining water to a
boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for
5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cool.
Add the red pepper, corn, onions and couscous to lentils. In a small
bowl, whisk the oil and vinegar. Whisk in the cilantro, jalapeno, hot
pepper sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to
coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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Lentil Couscous Salad


Yield: 5 servings.

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