ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, CUCUMBER AND OLIVES
From Bon Appetit, June 2006. I discovered Israeli couscous at a restaurant over a year ago and set out to find it to try in standard couscous recipes. (Believe it or not I found Israeli couscous for sale at Safeway grocery store by sheer accident!) Quite thrilled to find this recipe very recently!
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small non-reactive bowl combine the garlic, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Bring the broth to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Stir in the couscous. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the couscous is tender and all the broth is absorbed, approximately 10 minutes.
- Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cool the couscous to room temperature.
- Once cooled, stir in the blanched asparagus, cucumber, olives, green onions, and 1/4 cup mint leaves. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Gently mix in the feta cheese.
- Garnish with mint sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 395.5, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 11.1
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Third Prince
thirdprince@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
raifurqan abbaskharal
r-abbaskharal6@hotmail.comI couldn't find Israeli couscous so I used regular couscous. It worked fine.
Sabina Rajbhandari
r-sabina@hotmail.comThe couscous was a bit too al dente for my liking.
Brenda Muthoni
muthoni@gmail.comThis salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more herbs or spices next time.
MR WaJiD KING
k38@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.
Cole The Beast
t-cole@gmail.comI highly recommend this salad. It's delicious and healthy.
Basi Motseki
b_m45@gmail.comThis salad is a perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Shehroz Saleem Shehroz Saleem
saleem-s@yahoo.comI love the pop of color from the olives and tomatoes.
Tia Maria
tia_maria5@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
WANTED GAMING
w.g@aol.comI'm definitely adding this salad to my regular rotation.
Kalpana Pun
kalpana_p@hotmail.frThis salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Mr Virk
v@hotmail.comI love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different vegetables and it's always delicious.
md albi
m@hotmail.frThis is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.
Juner
juner84@gmail.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Faith Farren
f_faith@gmail.comThe dressing is simple but flavorful. It really brings all the ingredients together.
Ethan Long
long@aol.comI love the freshness of this salad. The asparagus, cucumber, and olives add a nice crunch.
Teresa Hamlin
ht@yahoo.comThis Israeli couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.