Mediterranean Couscous Salad

(from Rachellovesdogs’s recipe box)

Serves 10 people

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 small eggplant, peeled
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 small yellow squash
  • 1 red onion, cut into six slices
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • coarsly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups dry Israeli couscous
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
  • 2 tablespoons slivered basil

Directions

  1. Preheat grill.

  2. Cut eggplant and squashes lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick strips.

  3. Brush eggplant, squashes, and onions with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

  4. Cover and grill over direct heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

  5. Place couscous in pan.

  6. Cover with 2 inches of water.

  7. Bring to a boil.

  8. Reduce heat and simmer, covered until tender, about 10 minutes.

  9. Drain and place in a large bowl.

  10. Combine lemon juice, remaining olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

  11. Whisk well.

  12. Pour over couscous.

  13. Add cheese tomatoes, basil, and grilled vegetables.

  14. Toss well.

  15. 370 calories, 15 g fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 10 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 450 mg sodium

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