ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ASPARAGUS, CUCUMBER AND OLIVE SALAD

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ISRAELI COUSCOUS, ASPARAGUS, CUCUMBER AND OLIVE SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2-1/2 cups low salt chicken broth or stock
2 cups toasted Israeli couscous (couscous grande - instructions for toasting are on package)
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces thin asparagus spears, blanched 2 minutes
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes seeded English hothouse cucumber
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
2 large green onions
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish
1-1/2 cups coursely crumbled feta cheese (about 7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Press garlic clove into small bowl. Add lemon juice and mustard; whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Bring broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in couscous. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender and all broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature, tossing occasionally, about 45 minutes. Mix asparagus, cucumber, oliver, green onions, and 1/4 cup mint leaves into couscous. Add dressing; toss. Gently mix in cheese. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

Eddy Phaswane
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of Israeli couscous, asparagus, cucumber, and olives. It's the perfect summer salad.


Jeremiah Tumise
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Syed Owais Shah
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Marie Wait
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Bhuttab Bhuttab
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Israeli couscous. I also added some chopped tomatoes and basil, and it was delicious.


Aminu Abdullazeez
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Asiko Wabito
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of Israeli couscous, asparagus, cucumber, and olives. It's the perfect summer salad.


Maciu Tuivuniwai
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again.


Cynthia Masilela
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Kunal Gupta
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Isabelle Grimesey
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I also added some chopped red onion and feta cheese, and it was delicious.


Serious Times
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I'm not a huge fan of Israeli couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and refreshing.


Ahad Chowdhury
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of Israeli couscous, asparagus, cucumber, and olives. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Curty Lecluse
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I made this salad for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. I will definitely be making this again.


TANVIR YT9
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I love how fresh and light this salad is. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Cristiano Ronaldo
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This Israeli couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.