This Egyptian Koshari Salad is amazing!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-Grain Rice (Rinsed, cooked)
• 1 cup Brown Lentils (Rinsed)
• 1 cup Small Pasta (e.g., ditalini) (Cooked al dente)
• 1 can Canned Chickpeas (Drain and rinse)
• 1 large Red Onion (Thinly sliced for frying)
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil (For frying onions)
• 4 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar (For vinaigrette)
• 2 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Toasted)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (Chopped, garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Adds brightness to vinaigrette)

Instructions

1. Cook Lentils

   Rinse the lentils, place them in a medium saucepan with 3 cups water, bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Medium heat

2. Cook Rice

   Rinse the rice until water runs clear. In a large pot combine rice with 2 cups water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Low heat

3. Cook Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook 8‑10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Boiling

4. Make Vinaigrette

   In a small bowl whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, ground cumin, lemon juice, salt and black pepper until emulsified.

   Time: PT5M

5. Fry Onions

   Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium‑high heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and fry, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain excess oil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

6. Assemble Salad

   In a large mixing bowl combine the cooked rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas. Drizzle the vinaigrette over and toss gently to coat. Top with the fried onions and sprinkle chopped parsley.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

10g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

8g

Fiber

8g