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Pearl Couscous Mediterranean Salad

Great summer salad full of fresh ingredients and easy to modify.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl couscous I sautéed in about 1 tsp butter (optional)
  • 2 cups water
  • 3-4 small tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 small Persian cucumbers, chopped
  • 8-10 Kalamata olives, sliced
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • basil leaves cut into ribbons
  • Feta cheese for topping
  • 4 oz vinaigrette dressing

Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook couscous according to package directions. I sautéed in about a teaspoon of butter.
  • Allow to cool in fridge for a couple of hours.
  • Add remaining ingredients and let the flavors meld at least four hours.
  • Enjoy!