ZESTY GREEK COUSCOUS

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Zesty pasta salad made with zucchini, tomato, lemon, and basil.

Provided by m1shootr

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ½ cups fast-cooking couscous
2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 zucchini, diced
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup fresh basil, cut into strips
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put couscous in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over the couscous, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside until the water is absorbed completely, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  • Stir olive oil and lemon juice with the couscous. Fold tomatoes, zucchini, green onion, and basil into the couscous mixture.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  • Stir feta cheese into the couscous mixture; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.3 calories, Carbohydrate 105.7 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 301 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Ishaku Sarwuta
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I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again.


Ropafadzo Mandebvu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Yadiel Carmona
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I love how fresh and flavorful this dish is.


As Antor Halder Spk
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This is one of my favorite recipes for couscous. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Diane McPherson
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This couscous dish is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week for lunch or dinner.


Will Fogg
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This was a really easy recipe to follow, and the end result was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese and herbs.


Royalist Kelly Jones
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I love the bright, citrusy flavors in this dish. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Brit Buy
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also really easy to make, which is a big plus in my book.


Jonathan Chitakunye
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This is now my go-to recipe for Greek couscous. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've even started experimenting with different vegetables and herbs.


Maaz Sarfraz
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook couscous, and this recipe definitely didn't disappoint. It was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.


Alana Blanchette
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This couscous dish was a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the bright, zesty flavors and the combination of fresh vegetables.