Couscous Salad with Black Lentils

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried black lentils 5 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked couscous 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 1/3 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Directions: 1) Rinse lentils with cold water; drain. 2) Place lentils and 4 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. 3) Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. 4) Bring remaining 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous and 1/4 teaspoon salt. 5) Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. 6) Fluff with a fork. 7) Combine lentils, couscous, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.