MINTED MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Olive     Feta     Mint     Bell Pepper     Summer     Couscous     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain couscous
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons bottled olive oil vinaigrette
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
8 medium romaine leaves, left whole

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to bowl; fluff with fork and cool slightly.
  • Stir chopped bell pepper, olives, and mint into couscous. Stir in olive oil vinaigrette. Fold in feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 4 romaine leaves on each of 2 plates. Spoon salad into romaine.

Keiyirah White
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Karoleen Toma
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.


shinobi sami
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I love the addition of mint to this salad. It gives it a really refreshing flavor.


Lynx Matt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Rylin Moodley
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I've made this salad several times and it's always delicious. I love the bright flavors.


Martin Villalba
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Addisyn Thomas
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Rejaulkarim Masud
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of mint, lemon, and feta. It's the perfect summer dish.