MINTED MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Olive     Feta     Mint     Bell Pepper     Summer     Couscous     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain couscous
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons bottled olive oil vinaigrette
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
8 medium romaine leaves, left whole

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to bowl; fluff with fork and cool slightly.
  • Stir chopped bell pepper, olives, and mint into couscous. Stir in olive oil vinaigrette. Fold in feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 4 romaine leaves on each of 2 plates. Spoon salad into romaine.

zulqarnain shafqat
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Firehaired Woman
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and it's so easy to make.


Nirdika Thapa
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad is really good! The flavors are great and it's really refreshing.


Bukenyu Dennis
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of mint, lemon, and feta.


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This is a great salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Jivan Sharma
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This salad is delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and it's really easy to make.


Nobahle Hlehle
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Qweasd Asdqwe
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Farman ali Shahzada
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's a great summer salad and it's also really healthy.


Galay Jamtsho
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and it's so easy to make.


Steve Mogotsi
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad is really good! The flavors are great and it's really refreshing.


Mayanja Mosh
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some on hand and it's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly.


Mchelle Young
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I love this salad! It's so versatile and easy to make. I've made it with different types of couscous and grains, and it's always delicious.


bakhtawar usman
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This is a great salad! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are really well-balanced.


Ifunanya Thomas
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so flavorful! I love the combination of mint, lemon, and feta. I will definitely be making this again.


Akilah Skippers
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Sallahudin Lak
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This salad is delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the mint gives it a really refreshing taste. I will definitely be making this again.


ANWAR HAZI
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to it for extra protein.


Shawon Ahmed
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The combination of mint, lemon, and feta is perfect. I used quinoa instead of couscous and it turned out great.