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Mediterranean Couscous SaladMediterranean Couscous Salad

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

With spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs and salty Kalamata olives, this delicious vegetarian dish is a wonderful alternative to traditional pasta salad.
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Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Recipe: Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
8 ounces fresh spinach, stems removed
1 cup sun dried tomatoes, sliced
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
  1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain any remaining water and set aside to cool.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sugar.
  3. Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil/lemon juice mixture in a small sauté pan; add garlic and heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add spinach to pan; stir until wilted and fully coated.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Combine couscous with garlic mixture and all remaining ingredients, except feta cheese; mix well and chill. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
10 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings

Directions

  1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain any remaining water and set aside to cool.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sugar.
  3. Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil/lemon juice mixture in a small sauté pan; add garlic and heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add spinach to pan; stir until wilted and fully coated.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Combine couscous with garlic mixture and all remaining ingredients, except feta cheese; mix well and chill. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.