HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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A delicious salad with bold Mediterranean flavors that you can make ahead of time!

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup pearl (or Israeli) couscous
½ cup red onion, minced
6 oz. (about ½ can) chickpeas or cannellini beans, rinsed well
3 oz. sun dried tomatoes, sliced in olive oil, with the oil
½ cup fresh parsley or fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup mixed olives (packed in olive oil), cut in half and drained
6 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
--- zest and juice of one (or half) medium organic lemon
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 medium garlic, finely minced (or grated with a microplane)
¼ tsp. ground coriander (optional)
2-3 oz. arugula
1-2 oz. Greek Feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook couscous in plenty of water, according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the water and let the couscous cool a bit then place in a large bowl.
  • To the bowl, add the red onion, chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes and olives.
  • In a separate, small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, grated garlic, sea salt, black pepper and coriander. Pour it over the couscous mixture, to taste (you might not need it all). Toss well to combine. Gently fold in the arugula, sprinkle the Feta over the salad and taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve.

Arafat lulu
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this salad. I ended up having to substitute some things, which may have affected the flavor.


Aubrey
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I think it would be better with some added herbs or spices.


Freddie Meyer
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the dressing was delicious.


Sunny Writes (Sunnywrites4)
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Justin king
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great option for a guilt-free meal.


Fayaz Ali Qazi
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Sarad Gorathoki
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I was really impressed with how easy this salad was to make. It only took me about 30 minutes from start to finish. And the cleanup was a breeze!


Sisipho Swartz
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with different types of couscous, vegetables, and even added some grilled chicken. It's always delicious.


Daniel Abbey
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I love the fresh, lemony flavor of this salad. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Megan Azbill
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially good.


Abbas watto
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge!


maylene galvizo
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I'm not usually a big fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Arjun Maurya
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This Mediterranean couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the lemon vinaigrette dressing, which really brought the whole dish together.