Mediterranean Couscous Salad
August 2, 2024
With sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs and salty Kalamata olives, this delicious dish is a wonderful alternative to traditional pasta salad.
SERVINGS
8-10
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
                     Ingredients
                  
                  - 
                                 3 1/2cups water
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                                 2 1/2cups Israeli couscous
 - 
                                 1/2cup olive oil
 - 
                                 1/2cup fresh lemon juice
 - 
                                 1/4teaspoon sea salt
 - 
                                 1/4teaspoon sugar
 - 
                                 1 1/2tablespoons minced fresh garlic
 - 
                                 8ounces fresh spinach, stems removed
 - 
                                 1cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
 - 
                                 1cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
 - 
                                 1/2cup diced red onion
 - 
                                 1/4cup chopped fresh mint
 - 
                                 2tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
 - 
                                 1/2teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 - 
                                 8ounces feta cheese, crumbled
 
                     Directions
                  
                  - 
                                 1
In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain any remaining water and set aside to cool.
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                                 2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sugar.
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                                 3
Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil/lemon juice mixture in a small sauté pan; add garlic and heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add spinach to pan; stir until wilted and fully coated.
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                                 4
Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Combine couscous with garlic mixture and all remaining ingredients, except feta cheese; mix well and chill. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
 
               








