Mediterranean Couscous Salad With Pine Nuts Recipe

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This couscous is flavored with an olive oil and lemon dressing. For Mediterranean flavor, add red peppers and pine nuts.

15 min
Prep Time

30 min
Total Time

6 servings

Ingredients

Couscous

1 1/2 cups

water

1 cup

uncooked couscous

Dressing

3 tablespoons

lemon juice

1 tablespoon

olive oil

1 tablespoon

cider vinegar

2 teaspoons

honey

Salad

3 cups

fresh baby spinach leaves^*, washed, stems removed

1/3 cup

chopped roasted red bell pepper

4 ounces (3/4 cup)

feta cheese, crumbled

3 tablespoons

toasted pine nuts

*Substitute 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed, stems removed, torn.

Directions

Heat water in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until water comes to a boil (3-4 minutes). Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Pour into large bowl; chill 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and honey in small bowl.
Add dressing and all salad ingredients to couscous; toss lightly. Serve immediately or refrigerate 1-2 hours.

Recipe Tips

Nutrition Facts (1 serving)

Calories

210

Cholesterol

0mg

Carbohydrates

28g

Protein

9g

Fat

7g

Sodium

360mg

Dietary Fiber

2g

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Rating

Everybody loves this salad. It's always a big hit.

Posted August 16, 2014 by Beth

Rating

This dish is very is to make and has a very light flavor, very good side dish.

Posted December 08, 2008 by Sharon

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad With Pine Nuts