Israeli Couscous Salad

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• Couscous:
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1/2 small onion , finely chopped
• 8 oz / 1.5 cups Israeli Couscous
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• Salad:
• 2 cucumbers , diced (about 2 cups)
• 8 oz cherry tomatoes , halved (about 2 cups)
• 3 cups baby spinach , finely sliced
• 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro , finely chopped (or sub with parsley)
• 1/4 cup dill , finely chopped
• Lemon Dressing :
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 tsp sugar , optional
• 1/2 tsp salt + black pepper

Directions

1. Couscous:

2. Heat oil in a large saucepan or small pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, saute until the onion is translucent and starting to brown.
3. Add couscous and stir, cooking for 1 minute. Add broth and water, place the lid on and turn the heat down to medium low.
4. Cook for 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is cooked through but still firm. Use a fork to separate the couscous, then transfer into a large bowl to cool. (Don’t worry if it gets sticky, it will separate when tossed with Dressing).

5. Salad:

6. Place Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well.
7. Add Salad ingredients into the bowl, pour over Dressing and toss. Serve at room temperature.

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