Best Zesty Couscous Salad Recipes

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Provided by dogsandwoods

Time 4h30m

Yield 10 cups, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 5/8 ounce) package couscous
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into strips
1/3 cup green onion
3/4 cup feta cheese

Steps:

Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting butter or olive oil, and adding black pepper to water.
In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions.
Chill at least four hours.
Just before serving, stir in feta cheese. Or, you may top with feta cheese as a garnish.
May be served over romaine lettuce or fresh spinach.
May be used as a vegan recipe if served without the cheese.
Cooking time is minimum chilling time.

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Provided by noway

Categories Greek

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup couscous, prepared according to box
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into strips
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Can be served hot or cold. If served hot, put zucchini in with couscous as it is being cooked (we prefer it hot). If served cold, chill for 4 hours before serving.
Prepare couscous according to box directions using chicken broth or water, adding the black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Once couscous has reached proper consistency, add remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 220.2, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7.3

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Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package of NEAR EAST Couscous Original Plain
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
½ cup fresh basil, cut into strips
1/3 cup green onions, sliced
¾ cups crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions, except omit butter or olive oil and add black pepper with water. 2. In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil. Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions. Chill 4 hours or overnight. 3. Stir in cheese just before serving. Serve over lettuce, if desired.