Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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This Mediterranean couscous salad moves the correct stability of phytonutrients and fiber-rich vegetables plus protein that makes this salad pale yet satisfying. This vegetarian part dish celebrates the use of contemporary and flavorful meals with every chew delivering a burst of flavor.
Couscous is an underutilized pantry item. It’s a staple in areas like Morocco and Northern Africa, but we typically neglect how flexible it's to make use of in our day by day meals. The nice information in the event you go with up a package deal deal of instantaneous couscous, it merely takes 5 minutes to take up hot water and switch out to be gentle grains.
Couscous has a pretty nuttiness and acts like little sponges, selfishly soaking up the citrus dressing on your benefit. It’s a high quality resolution whilst you’re desiring a speedy and pale meal.
Ingredients:
Couscous
1 cup water, (240ml)
1 cup on the spot couscous, (170g, 6 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, (3g)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (30ml)
Salad
1/2 cup diced roma tomato, (81g, 2 3/4 ounces) 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup diced english cucumber, (71g, 2 1/2 ounces) seeds removed, 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, (73g, 2 1/2 ounces) 1/8-inch dice
1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, (85g, 3 ounces) tired and rinsed
1/4 cup minced red onion, (32g, 1 ounce)
1/2 cup kalamata olives, (35g, 1 1/4 ounces) pitted and sliced
2 tablespoons feta cheese, (20g, 5/8 ounces)
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chopped mint
1 teaspoon chopped basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Lemon Dressing
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice, (30ml)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, (15ml)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (45ml)
Instructions:
Couscous
Bring water, salt, and olive oil to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add couscous and stir quickly. Turn off the warmth and cover.
Let couscous stand till tender, 5 minutes after which fluff with a fork and permit cool.
Salad
Combine couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garbanzo beans, red onion, olives, cheese, parsley, mint, basil, and oregano in a medium bowl.
Lemon Dressing
Whisk collectively lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle within the olive oil and whisk till a thickened dressing is formed.
Pour dressing over the couscous salad, stir to combine.
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