COUSCOUS AND LAMB SALAD

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Categories     Herb     Lamb     Vegetable     Low Fat     Feta     Chickpea     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup couscous
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed, drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup dried currants
1 large green onion, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 pound cold cooked leg of lamb, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Additional fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 1 garlic clove to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and fluff with fork. Cool.
  • Add garbanzo beans, bell pepper, currants, green onion, cilantro and 2 tablespoons oregano to couscous in bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Stir olive oil, vinegar, remaining garlic clove and remaining 1 tablespoon oregano in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide couscous among plates. Arrange lamb and tomato wedges on plates around couscous. Drizzle lamb and tomatoes with dressing. Sprinkle feta over couscous. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.

Amritpreet Singh
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lamb was not very flavorful and the couscous was a bit dry. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jacob Brennan
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was tender and the couscous was fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Bakhtawar jan mahsood
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lamb was juicy and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Romeo Houston
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and the couscous was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Shirley Lozano
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sammy Ayomi
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb was juicy and tender, and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make lamb dish.


Nasim Hussen
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Ranidu Presadh
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb was tender and the couscous was fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Fatima Bibi
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Loved this recipe! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make lamb dish.


Eslanny Gonzalez
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This dish was amazing! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


movie traielar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and flavorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saqib Jani
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. The lamb is tender and the couscous is fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Noor Khan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The lamb was juicy and the couscous was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


usman tech
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I especially loved the combination of spices in the marinade. Definitely a keeper!