ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ASPARAGUS, CUCUMBER AND OLIVE SALAD

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ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ASPARAGUS, CUCUMBER AND OLIVE SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2-1/2 cups low salt chicken broth or stock
2 cups toasted Israeli couscous (couscous grande - instructions for toasting are on package)
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces thin asparagus spears, blanched 2 minutes
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes seeded English hothouse cucumber
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
2 large green onions
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish
1-1/2 cups coursely crumbled feta cheese (about 7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Press garlic clove into small bowl. Add lemon juice and mustard; whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Bring broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in couscous. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender and all broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 45 minutes. Mix asparagus, cucumber, oliver, green onions, and 1/4 cup mint leaves into couscous. Add dressing; toss. Gently mix in cheese. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

Riffat Sultan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Collins Olotuah
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I like to make it the night before and then I have a healthy lunch or dinner ready to go the next day.


Aahilu Pubgm
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one fits the bill. It's packed with vegetables and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Arju ajmin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some leftover asparagus and cucumber in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Leni Pill
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


Pascual Torres
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This salad was a little too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.


Ronald Mcbee
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.


katii kainat
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


azadare_sugrah sa jee
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the combination of vegetables was perfect. I especially loved the asparagus.


Sahsah Kuyateh
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, the asparagus was tender-crisp, the cucumber was refreshing, and the olives added a salty, briny flavor. I will defin