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Couscous Salad

Stephanie Gallagher
This couscous salad recipe is perfect for potlucks, picnics or any time you're asked to bring a side dish, because it travels well. Couscous salad also makes a great side dish when you're in a hurry, because it takes only 20 minutes to prepare.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 3 scallions, chopped (white and light green parts only)
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. finely-chopped parsley

Preparation:

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.

  2. Add red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes.

  3. Add zucchini and scallions, salt and pepper. Saute another 2-3 minutes.

  4. Pour chicken stock into a 2-quart saucepan, and bring to boil.

  5. Stir in couscous, cover, and immediately remove from heat. Let couscous sit for 5 minutes.

  6. For the dressing, whisk together remaining ingredients.

  7. Fluff the couscous with a fork, and pour into a large serving bowl. Add the vegetables. Pour the dressing over, and toss to coat well.

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