Couscous Salad

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
- • 1 ΒΌ cups whole wheat couscous
- • 1 cup water
- • 1 cup sliced cucumber
- • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- • 2 green onions
- • 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- • 1/3 cup lemon juice
- • 1/3 teaspoon oregano
- • 1/2 teaspoon salt
- • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Making it work:
If whole wheat couscous is not available, use regular couscous and let it set for 5 minutes, covered.
Directions
- In a pan with a lid, measure chicken broth or water and bring to a boil. Add couscous, cover and turn the heat off. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the fluid. Cool in a shallow dish.
- Meanwhile, wash and prepare vegetables and place in a medium bowl.
- To make dressing, mix oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a small bowl. Set aside.
- When couscous is cool, add to vegetables. Toss to mix. Pour dressing over the salad mixture. Chill until ready to serve.
Adapted from Washington State University Extension Food $ense
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