COUSCOUS TABBOULEH WITH FRESH MINT & FETA

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Using couscous instead of bulgur for tabbouleh really speeds up the process of making this colorful salad. Other quick-cooking grains, such as barley or quinoa, also work well. -Elodie Rosinovsky, Brighton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. , In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, oil and seasonings. Drizzle over bean mixture. Add couscous; toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Raza Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious.


A Day With Tray
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Kelsey Maxfield
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I've never made couscous before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Brittany Bryant
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile and can be served as a main course or a side dish.


Abdullwahab Ahmadi
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


JustJo
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I love the fresh flavors of this dish. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Raymond Stemmer
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Omer Skt
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all loved it! It's definitely a keeper.


Farrah Evans
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous and tabbouleh. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck or picnic.


Jacobo Arcila Duque
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I love the combination of textures in this dish. The couscous is soft and fluffy, the tabbouleh is crunchy, and the mint and feta add a nice freshness.


Thandeka Msimango
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This was my first time making couscous and tabbouleh, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.


Kazim Davidson
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Yared Balila
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This recipe was amazing! The flavors of the couscous, tabbouleh, and fresh mint were perfect together. I also loved the addition of the feta cheese, which added a nice salty and creamy flavor.