Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad

Name: Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous (cooked); 2 cups grilled vegetables; 1/2 english cucumber, (chopped); 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, (cut in half); 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1/4 cup of fresh mint (chopped); 1 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped); 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon spice of your choice (I like Sumac or Za'atar); Salt and pepper to taste

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad is a delicious way to use grilled vegetables in a light side dish.

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Makes6 servings
Calories245

Ingredients

6 servings

For the salad:

1 cup couscous (cooked)
2 cups grilled vegetables
1/2 english cucumber, (chopped)
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, (cut in half)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup of fresh mint (chopped)
1 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)

For the dressing:

1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon spice of your choice (I like Sumac or Za'atar)
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
In a large bowl toss together the couscous, grilled vegetables, english cucumber, tomatoes and fresh herbs. In a mason jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spice of your choice and whisk to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

Notes

Some other ideas to add to this salad include feta cheese, beans {chickpeas or white beans are great}, any vegetables you have hand also work great. You can also bulk up the salad and make it a light meal by adding grilled steak or chicken.

Per serving

Carbs34 g
Protein6 g
Fat10 g
Fiber5 g

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