Tasty Couscous Salad with Balsamic vinaigrette
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Fluffy Couscous with cucumber, onions, tomatoes, nuts, seeds and a tangy-sweet balsamic dressing.
Course:
dinner, lunch
Keyword:
couscous salad
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked couscous (I used Trader Joe's Brand)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 onion (finely chopped) use red or sweet onion
- 2-3 lettuce leaves (finely chopped)
- 4-5 olives (chopped)
- 2 dried apricots (chopped small)
- 1/8 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/8 cup chopped almonds
- 2-3 tbsp crumbled feta
Dressing
- 1/8 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 3/8 cup Olive oil (1:3 ratio - vinegar to oil)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
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Cook couscous according to packet instructions. I added hot water 1:1 ratio and closed the lid for 5 minutes. Fluff up the couscous once it is done.
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Prep and chop all veggies
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Add the dressing ingredients to a closed jar and shake vigorously until you get an emulsion.
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Add all or some of the dressing to the couscous, cut veggies based on your liking. Mix all ingredients well and serve!!