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Herb Garden Couscous Salad

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Salads, Side dish
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 237mlCouscous
1 cup 237mlBoiling water
2 cups 320g / 11ozBlack beans - cooked
1 cup 110g / 3.9ozCelery rib - diced (large)
1 cup 146g / 5.1ozRed bell pepper - diced (small)
2 cups 125g / 4.4ozTomatoes - diced (medium)
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozGreen olives - chopped
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozParsley - chopped
2 tablespoons 30mlDill - chopped
2 tablespoons 30mlMint - chopped
2   Scallions - finely chopped
2 tablespoons 30mlLemon juice
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
  Salt and pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

In a large heatproof container, combine the couscous and water.

Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.

Let cool until it is just warm. Mix in the remaining ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

VARIATION: In place of dill and mint, try a combination of fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme and basil.

Source:
Jeanne T Elledge

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