Couscous Salad
A fresh Mediterranean-style couscous salad with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, herbs, feta, and lemon-olive oil dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
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Step 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the couscous, 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, then cover and let stand.
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Step 3
Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Transfer it to the mixing bowl and allow it to cool.
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Step 4
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, parsley, and mint to the cooled couscous.
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Step 5
Whisk the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil with the lemon juice, remaining ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt, and black pepper.
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Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad, add the feta, and toss gently until evenly combined.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- cut raw vegetables
- cooked couscous held at room temperature
- refrigerated cheese