greek-style couscous salad

Name: Greek-style Couscous Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) israeli couscous; 1 - cucumber; 8 ounce(s) cherry tomatoes; 6 ounce(s) crumbled feta; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest; 6 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/8 cup(s) olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 4 tablespoon(s) fresh mint- chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; salt and pepper, to taste

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Melissa Varady

Gainesville, FL

Updated on Jun 22, 2022

This is the perfect summer salad. I like to pare it with lamb or anything of the grill. Whenever I make it, there's never leftovers, and I always wish I'd made more!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 2 Hr 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup israeli couscous
1 - cucumber
8 ounces cherry tomatoes
6 ounces crumbled feta
2 teaspoons lemon zest
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh mint- chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make greek-style couscous salad

Step 1

Cook couscous by boiling in water and drain in a collander.

Step 2

While couscous books, peel and seed cucumber, then cut into cubes. Half tomatoes, and prepare dressing.
Step 3

For the dressing combine lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, mint, salt and pepper and whisk together.
Step 4

When couscous has cooked and drained well, combine with veggies, dressing, and feta. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld. Season to taste before serving.
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