Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing, Feta Cheese and Vegetables

Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing, Feta Cheese and Vegetables Recipe

By Olya Sandstrom Published: February 17, 2021

• Yield: 4-6 Servings

This bright, colorful, delicious, freshening salad will be perfect for the summer, a picnic, or in the winter to remind you about the …

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken bouillon or vegetable bouillon or water
• 1 cup couscous
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic
• salt to your taste
• 1 small Roma tomato For the salad
• 1/3 of English cucumber For the salad
• Half of small red onion For the salad
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives For the salad
• 4 tbsp feta cheese For the salad
• 1 tsp mint chopped , For the salad
• 2 tsp cilantro, basil, oregano chopped , For the salad
• 1 tsp lemon zest For the dressing
• 2 tbsp lemon juice For the dressing
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar For the dressing
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar For the dressing
• 1/2 tsp black pepper For the dressing
• 4 tbsp olive oil For the dressing

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan fry the chopped garlic, stirring constantly until golden in color. Add the chicken/vegetable broth, then bring to a boil. Add the couscous, stir it in, turn off the heat, cover with a lid and leave it for 5-7 min. Afterwards, mix it with a spoon and let it cool.
2. Prepare the vegetables: dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and slice the olives. As well chop the herbs and crush the feta cheese. You can mix everything with the couscous right away in a bowl or put them on top of the couscous like in my photo, then mix it before eating with the dressing.
3. Prepare the dressing: whisk in a small bowl lemon zest and juice, both vinegars, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive, whisking all the time, until a thickened dressing forms.
4. Pour dressing over the salad, mix it well.

• Course: Side Dish
• Skill Level: Easy

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