Couscous, Lentil and Arugula Salad with Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette

March 20, 2018 By: Comments
Couscous, Lentil and Arugula Salad with Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette
Tagged: Side Salads Side Salads. Cheese Cheese. Garlic Garlic. Cucumber Cucumber. Salads Salads. Cous Cous Cous Cous. Tomatoes Tomatoes. Salads Salads. Salad Dressing Salad Dressing. Arugula Arugula. Guiding Stars Guiding Stars.
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Serves:
4
This fresh arugula salad is mixed with whole-wheat couscous, lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheesed, and all drizzled with a home-made vinaigrette. With a 3 star rating from Guiding Stars, this salad is a great choice for lunch or served as a side salad with dinner.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add couscous, cover the saucepan, remove it from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Pour ¼ cup of the vinaigrette over arugula in a large bowl and toss to coat. Divide the arugula between four plates.
  4. Add another ¼ cup of vinaigrette to the couscous and lentils and toss. . Split the couscous mixture among the plates. Add cucumber, tomatoes and feta to each salad.
  5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette evenly over each salad.