Mediterranean Couscous Salad


When Will was a baby we were in a play group with four other little boys and their moms.  The playgroups started out as a couple hours in the morning with coffee and muffins and slowly turned into weekly semi-gourmet lunches as well. I think we all we're so starved for adult interaction and the marathon play dates were much welcomed -- well at least it was for me.  All these women were fabulous cooks and inspired me in the kitchen. This recipe was from a Michael's mom -- if you see this"Hi Trish!", and it is one of my favorites. 

Ingredients
2 cups cooked couscous
1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
1 cup cucumbers
1 cup fresh parsley chopped
14 oz can of garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice -- about 1 lemon
1 tablespoon vinegar.
3 cloves fresh garlic
1 teaspoon dry mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions
  • Combine first six  ingredients in medium mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk together the last five ingredients and pour over couscous mixture.
  • Chill in refrigerator and serve cold.

Servings
Makes 10 to 12 servings a 1/2 cup in size.

A Broken Oven Tip
Will your family freak out about the couscous? Try some orzo pasta, pastina or barley instead.  All are very tasty!

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