Garden Couscous Salad
By
Karie Houghton
@GettingStuffed
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My husband introduced me to this family favorite. Honestly, I had never tried couscous before this. I can’t believe how versatile it is and simple of course! This dish is perfect for company, camping, weekday lunches, etc. Try it out. Add other elements if you want. Take out what you don’t like. Eat it for lunch!
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Yum! If you're not familiar with couscous, it's a pasta ground from semolina that originated in North Africa. It's flavorless on its own, but when mixed with ingredients it takes on those flavors. And Karie's recipe is packed with flavor! The dressing is full of cumin and lemon. It's a light, fresh, and delicious summer salad.
Ingredients
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SALAD INGREDIENTS:
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1 ccouscous, cooked
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1 bunchgreen onions, chopped
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2 mediumtomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
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1 mediumcucumber seeded, finely chopped
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1 can(s)garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cFeta cheese crumbles
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DRESSING MIX:
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1/2 colive oil
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1/4 cfresh lemon juice
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4 cloveminced garlic
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1 TbspDijon mustard
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1 tspground cumin
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1 tsppepper
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1 tspsalt
How to Make Garden Couscous Salad
- Make basic couscous by bringing 1 cup of water to boil. Add tbsp butter and 1 cup couscous. Stir, cover, remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir to fluff.
- Mix all salad ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients.
- Toss salad dressing.
About Garden Couscous Salad
Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Regional Style: American
