Step 1

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat

Step 2

2 Add the lentils and cook for 10 minutes

Step 3

3 Add the couscous, stir to combine and cook until both the lentils and couscous are tender, 10 to 12 minutes

Step 4

4 While the lentils and couscous cook, in a fine-mesh strainer, toss together the tomatoes and cucumbers with 3/4 teaspoon of salt

Step 5

5 Let them drain in the sink

Step 6

6 In a small bowl, combine the shallot and vinegar with a pinch of salt

Step 7

7 When the couscous and lentils are just about done, shake the tomatoes and cucumbers to rid them of excess liquid, then transfer them to a large bowl

Step 8

8 Drain the lentils and couscous in the same strainer, and add them to the tomatoes and cucumbers

Step 9

9 Drizzle with the olive oil

Step 10

10 Using a spoon, scoop the shallot out of the vinegar and add it to the large bowl

Step 11

11 Stir to combine, then add the olives and feta

Step 12

12 Season to taste with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of the vinegar used on shallot, if desired

Step 13

13 Stir in the basil and serve family-style