HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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A delicious salad with bold Mediterranean flavors that you can make ahead of time!

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup pearl (or Israeli) couscous
½ cup red onion, minced
6 oz. (about ½ can) chickpeas or cannellini beans, rinsed well
3 oz. sun dried tomatoes, sliced in olive oil, with the oil
½ cup fresh parsley or fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup mixed olives (packed in olive oil), cut in half and drained
6 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
--- zest and juice of one (or half) medium organic lemon
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 medium garlic, finely minced (or grated with a microplane)
¼ tsp. ground coriander (optional)
2-3 oz. arugula
1-2 oz. Greek Feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook couscous in plenty of water, according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the water and let the couscous cool a bit then place in a large bowl.
  • To the bowl, add the red onion, chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes and olives.
  • In a separate, small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, grated garlic, sea salt, black pepper and coriander. Pour it over the couscous mixture, to taste (you might not need it all). Toss well to combine. Gently fold in the arugula, sprinkle the Feta over the salad and taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve.

Phoebe Lor
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This is a fantastic recipe! The flavors are amazing, and it's so healthy. I've been making it for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


yanique douglas
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Love, love, love this salad!


Khaleda Akhter Nasrin
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. I was worried about making the lemon vinaigrette, but it turned out great! The salad was a hit at my dinner party.


Ashley Vollmer
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This salad is so versatile! I've made it with chicken, shrimp, and tofu, and it's always delicious. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


ESARUL 047
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The salad was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less lemon juice in the vinaigrette.


Arslan Khan bloch
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Yum! This salad is a keeper.


Irunode Innocent
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This is one of the best Mediterranean salads I've ever had. The lemon vinaigrette is perfectly balanced, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nadeesha Amaranath
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The salad was a huge hit at my potluck! Everyone raved about the bright flavors and the freshness of the ingredients. I'll be making this again for my next party.


Chad- OCE
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I had a great time making this recipe. It was my first time cooking with couscous, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to prepare. The hardest part was chopping the vegetables, but even that was a breeze. The salad turned out amazing, a


Rana isbrand
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Wow! This salad is a game-changer. So light and flavorful, it's the perfect summer dish.


Philip Söderström
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This Mediterranean couscous salad was a delightful and refreshing dish that transported me to the shores of Greece. The combination of fluffy couscous, vibrant vegetables, and zesty lemon vinaigrette created a symphony of flavors that danced on my pa