Pearl Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups pearl , Israeli
• 2.5 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   To make couscous: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in hot oil until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse couscous under cold water in a colander, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil until well coated.

2. 2

   Place lentils in a small pan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils under cold water in a colander; add to couscous.

3. 3

   To make the salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cranberries, raisins, red onion, chives, green onion, parsley, and sumac to couscous mixture.

4. 4

   To make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

5. 5

   Pour dressing over salad; stir until coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend before serving.