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Couscous Salad

This Couscous Salad is a delicious summery delight that is ready in minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 mango, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1 can chick peas, washed and drained
  • 5-6 large pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 block feta cheese, cubed (optional)
  • ½ cup couscous
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp oregano

Directions

  1. Boil ¾ cup of water and turn off the heat. Add ½ cup couscous and let it stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  2. Add the diced mango, cucumber, tomato, chick peas, black olives and feta (optional) to a bow. Mix in the couscous.
  3. Beat the olive oil and vinegar with a fork to make an emulsion. Add black pepper and oregano to make the dressing.
  4. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve at room temperature.

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