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couscous salad

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is a potluck recipe or something to take to work to share with co-workers. It makes enough for about a dozen!

yield 12 -14
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For couscous salad

  • 3/4 c
    couscous, uncooked
  • 2 c
    canned garbanzo beans
  • 2 md
    tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 c
    peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
  • 1 c
    chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped green onions
  • 3/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    lemon juice
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

How To Make couscous salad

  • 1
    Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Let it cool.
  • 2
    Combine the couscous, garbanzo beans, and the next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss gently.
  • 3
    Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, coriander, mustard, and pepper to taste in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
  • 4
    Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately.
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