COUSCOUS AND LAMB SALAD

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Categories     Herb     Lamb     Vegetable     Low Fat     Feta     Chickpea     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup couscous
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed, drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup dried currants
1 large green onion, sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 pound cold cooked leg of lamb, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Additional fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 1 garlic clove to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and fluff with fork. Cool.
  • Add garbanzo beans, bell pepper, currants, green onion, cilantro and 2 tablespoons oregano to couscous in bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Stir olive oil, vinegar, remaining garlic clove and remaining 1 tablespoon oregano in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide couscous among plates. Arrange lamb and tomato wedges on plates around couscous. Drizzle lamb and tomatoes with dressing. Sprinkle feta over couscous. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve.

Afg Khan
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful lunch or dinner. I love that it's so easy to make and that it's packed with protein and vegetables.


jose acosta
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The lamb was very tender and the flavors were incredible.


Muhsmmad Imran
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.


Judy ford
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I also like to add some chopped nuts or dried fruit for a bit of extra crunch and flavor.


Heather Meredith
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.


Zeeshu And Aishu CHANNEL
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Md Babol
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of meat and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Adil Tariq
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add some more vegetables and maybe a different dressing.


Bryn Thomas
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really dry. I think I might have added too much couscous.


park yujin
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth the effort. The salad was beautiful and delicious.


md nazmul islam
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The salad was delicious.


Nayan Kundu
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Kevin craperi
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great salad.


Steve Chikwe
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the lamb was very tender.


koko Jani
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my friends and they all loved it.


Navi Acab
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I highly recommend it!


RN Hridoy (Hridoy)
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The lamb is savory, the couscous is fluffy, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Abdul Goni
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great option for a healthy and flavorful lunch.


Charmaine Petel
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is so tender and juicy, and the couscous is perfectly fluffy.


Z armani armani
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This couscous and lamb salad was a huge hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the presentation was beautiful.