Recipes
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Pairs Well With
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups plain couscous
Table salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 medium clove garlic , minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 can (16-ounces) chickpeas , drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
3 medium scallions , chopped
4 ounces feta cheese , crumbled
Ground black pepper
Preparation
Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat, add couscous and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and stir. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to serving bowl and fluff with fork.
Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, and oil in small bowl. Add lemon juice mixture and chickpeas to couscous, toss well to combine, and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Toss in parsley, scallions, and feta. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
