Salada de cuscuz

Ingredientes

• 1 cup dry Moroccan couscous*
• 1 cup warm water
• Salt (and freshly ground black pepper)
• 1/4 cup + 1 tsp olive oil, (divided (regular or extra virgin))
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic ((1 clove))
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, (halved)
• 1 1/2 cups diced English cucumber
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds ((optional but highly recommended))
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Right when it reaches a boil remove from heat and right away stir in couscous and salt and cover. Let rest 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Drizzle in 1 tsp olive oil, fluff with a fork and let cool about 10 minutes in a salad bowl (toss occasionally if possible to reduce sticking). Meanwhile prepare remaining salad ingredients.

4. 4

   In a small mixing bowl whisk together remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.

5. 5

   To bowl with couscous add tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, almonds if using, parsley, and mint. Pour dressing over everything and toss to evenly coat.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Salad is best the day prepared but will keep in the fridge for 1 day.