Zesty Greek Couscous Salad

p. 44 · Near East Couscous Original Plain package (www.neareast.com), 7/21/15

The original: Zesty Greek Couscous Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 package Near East Couscous Original Plain
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into strips
  • 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes

1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions, except omit butter or olive oil and add black pepper with water.

2. In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil. Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

3. Stir in cheese just before serving. Serve over lettuce, if desired.

7 Servings (1-1/2 cups each)

Variations

For a creative twist, add one of the following to prepared couscous.

• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

• 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooked chopped zucchini and 1/2 cup cooked chopped broccoli

• 2 tablespoons tomato juice, 2 teaspoons fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill and 1/4 cup sliced black olives

For recipe nutritional information, visit our website at www.neareast.com

Note: She crossed out the zucchini and the three printed variations.