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Mediterranean Lemon Couscous Salad
"This is a delicious salad containing all four food groups ( if you use the red kidney beans)"
photo by Billy Green
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup green onion
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup canned red kidney beans (only if you want)
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons oregano
directions
- Cook couscous in 1 cup of water.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.
- Pour over other ingredients combining well.
- Season with fresh pepper.
Questions & Replies
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Is there anything else you can substitute for the beans besides chickpeas? I'm not a bean fan but would like to have the protein.
Reviews
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This was great! I omitted the feta cheese, and used walnuts instead of pine nuts. Also, I wasn't sure if you meant dried oregano or fresh, and all I had was dried, so I used the given amount of dried oregano, even though it looked like a bit much! However, it all came together in the end, with the crunch of the walnuts complimenting the kidney beans, tomatoes, and cousous to perfection! Thanks stephanie! -
Yumbo! I used Isreali couscous, which is bigger than other types of couscous and it was fab!
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I really enjoyed this dish, it was very light and refreshing. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 star is because my kids weren't really fans and my husband was indifferent. I will still make this again, but to take for lunch instead of for the whole family. Thanks for the recipe! -
Loved this salad with Mediterranean Tilapia Pockets. Easy and such great flavors. -
I loved this fresh tasting couscous salad! Perfect combination of ingredients and flavors and it was so easy. I made no modifications. I'll definitely be making this again! Thanks!
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Tweaks
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This salad was so good, I used garbanzos instead of the kidney beans, and chopped kalamata olives instead of the pine nuts because the store was out, and a teaspoon of dried oregano because I think the original recipe calls for fresh, but it was perfect! I'd definitely serve it up with some grilled steak or chicken next time. -
Everybody loved it! My daughter had a blast helping make it. We used chickpeas instead of kidney beans. Will make again, thanks!! :) -
we really enjoyed this, especially with the chickpeas instead of the kidney beans.
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Nice tasting recipe! I fought my need to mess with the recipe and did as posted with the exception of using red beans instead of kidney beans - just what I had on hand. This was subtle, and I can't wait to see how the tastes meld overnight. Thanks for a great summer salad!
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Very good. I made this ahead of time (8 hours or so) and it was great. I'm eating it today as leftovers. I used toasted slivered almonds instead of pine nuts. Next time I will add sliced kalamata olives. I think it would enhance the recipe alot.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
stephanie
st-felix de kingsey, Quebec
I love cooking, travelling, and being a wife and a mom fulfill me. please dont be affraid to add comment to my recipes I love to hear from you guys........
