COUSCOUS SALAD

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Delicious salad, cool and refreshing. The addition of the feta cheese adds a nice tang. I have used both regular and whole wheat couscous and they are both delicious.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Grains

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 ounces chicken broth
1/4 cup water
10 ounces couscous
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
3 green onions, sliced thin
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring broth and water to boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in couscous.
  • Cover.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • DRESSING: Whisk sugar, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar together.
  • Whisk in olive oil slowly.
  • Transfer couscous to a large bowl and fluff with fork to separate the grains.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers, green onion and feta cheese.
  • Add dressing and toss.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 400.7, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 10.4

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