MediterraneanMain course

Black Lentil and Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Black Lentil and Couscous Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 2 cups lentils; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup almond flakes; 1 cup raisins; 3 tablespoons parsley; 2.5 tablespoons mint; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 1 orange zest; 0.5 juice of orange; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 ounces feta

This black lentil and couscous salad comes together in about 45 minutes, making it a quick option when you need something substantial. It's packed with textures from the couscous, tender lentils, and crunchy almond flakes, plus sweet raisins. The dressing is a bright mix of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, honey, and fresh orange zest, which cuts through the richness of the feta. It's a satisfying dish that holds up well for meal prep.

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September 8, 2026

Back45 minServes 8Easy438 kcal

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lacto ovo vegetarian vegetarian high-protein weeknight dinner healthy make-ahead

About this recipe

Black Lentil and Couscous Salad is a Mediterranean main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 16 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 438 kcal with roughly 18 g of protein. Filed under lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian, high-protein and weeknight dinner.