Couscous Salad
2 cups cooked couscous, cool to room temp
1 scallion, thin sliced
1 small cucumber, peel, seed and small dice
1 tomato, diced
1 small bell pepper, seed and dice
1/4 cup mozzarella or feta (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine or 1 tbl. balsamic vinegar
basil, oregano and pepper to taste
In a small bowl or cup, whisk together oil and vinegar. Mix in
garlic and scallion and seasonings and set aside. Mix cooled
couscous and vegetables. Add cheese and fold gently. Drizzle in
dressing as you gently fold. Refrigerate until serving. Top with red
peppers or pimentos for garnish.
Serving Suggestions: This salad really goes with
any meal but especially well with hummus and pita bread, lamb kebabs
or falafel. It is very filling and can be doubled indefinitely to
feed a large crowd. |