Chilled Couscous Salad

Ingredients
- 2 cups dry couscous
- 1 tblspn cold water
- 1 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 tspn red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 tspn cavenders greek seasoning
- 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
Start by placing 2 cups of dry couscous in a large bowl. Add 1 ¾ cup of boiling water. Cover the bowl, and let it stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and allow it to cool completely. Next, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup olive oil, ¾ cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon cold water, garlic and ½ teaspoon of Cavenders Greek Seasoning. Set aside. Fold the tomatoes, parsley, dill, mint, green onions and goat cheese into the couscous. Pour the dressing over the top and stir until the salad is evenly coated. Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.Notes
Time to prepare: 4 hours, 25 minutes.
Serves 4.
allyson says:
I use quinoa in this coucous recipe and find it very delicious-I think more nutritious too.
January 15, 2013 01:41pm
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