GREEK COUSCOUS

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Categories     Side     Stuffing/Dressing

Yield 4 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups diced plum tomatoes
1 cup diced peeled cucumber
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup small ripe olives, halved
3 tablespoons diced red onion
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous and oregano. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Combine couscous, tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a bowl; set aside. Combine 1/4 cup water and remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk. Pour dressing over couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.

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