Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yields
4-6 servings
A quick take on a favorite Middle Eastern salad. Loads of mint and lemon give it a very Mediterranean flavor. The perfect summer salad for picnics, barbecues, buffets, light lunch or dinner.
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ingredients
Couscous Tabbouleh
1
box whole wheat couscous
2
cup water
1
cup lemon juice
1
pint grape tomatoes, quartered
Dressing
1
cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped
½
cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
½
cup red onions, coarsely chopped
⅓
cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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directions
Step 1
In a medium sized saucepan, bring the 2 cups of water and 1 cup of lemon juice to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, remove from heat and cover. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork again and place in a serving bowl with the cut up tomatoes.
Step 2
While the couscous is resting, prepare the dressing.
Step 3
Add the dressing to the serving bowl of couscous and tomatoes. Taste and adjust seasonings as required.