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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

September 11, 2016 by JennifersKitchen 9 Comments

I did a radio interview the other day and the host was a super nice guy and it was a fun interview, but he made a comment about me eating bunny food.
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So … um … I … um … I just want to know … what’s wrong with bunny food?
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Especially when it’s in this amazing Mediterranean Couscous Salad! 🙂
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Bunny Food Rocks!

Easy to make and full of nutrition, this Mediterranean Couscous Salad (chock-full of delicious bunny food) is a super quick meal and works great as a packed lunch.
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 Gluten-Free Couscous Salad

If you’d like this dish to be gluten-free, you can use gluten-free couscous or quinoa or brown rice, but note that these options require more seasonings than regular couscous. When you are done preparing this dish, you’ll want to add more seasonings to taste.

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Prep 15 mins

Total 15 mins

Author All recipes on jenniferskitchen.com are property of Jennifer's Kitchen and cannot be included in any other recipes collection, online or offline, without prior written permission.

Yield 6 servings

An easy and healthy salad for your summertime produce.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked couscous, scant - If you'd like this dish to be gluten-free, you can use gluten-free couscous or quinoa, but note that both require more seasonings than regular couscous. When you are done preparing this dish, you'll want to add more seasonings to taste.
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 6 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 large sweet onion, minced
  • 2/3 cups chopped artichoke hearts
  • 3/4 cup sliced olives
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cucumbers

Instructions

  1. Place couscous in medium pan or dish that has a lid. Stir in boiling water. Cover and allow to sit in warm place for 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, stir together dressing ingredients (oil through salt).
  3. Stir in onion, artichoke hearts, and olives.
  4. Stir in couscous taking care to mix well so all of couscous is seasoned evenly.
  5. Chill.
  6. Immediately before serving, stir in tomato and cucumber.

Notes

To make this salad more filling, add some garbanzos or avocados .. or both.

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free, No-Cook Recipes, Pasta, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Weight Loss Recipes Tagged With: vegan

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Comments

  1. JoAnn

    September 14, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    I am going to try your “bunny food” but I think there may be a typo on the garlic cloves.

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      September 14, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you, JoAnn. It should have read 6 cloves – which still may sound like a lot, but the bland couscous can take a lot of extra flavor.

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Sheridan

    September 17, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I served this salad at a party last night. I did add garbanzo beans. Guests noticed that the couscous was moist! Great dressing! It was a hit!

    Reply
    • Jennifer's Kitchen

      September 19, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      That’s great to hear, Sheridan! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Shelley

    July 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    I took this to a picnic and it was devoured! Everyone loved it!
    Thank you!!

    Reply
  4. Bonnie Bauer

    May 28, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    I started eating your food when I saw it on 3abn reruns. I thank God they played those older shows. Now that you have this site I can glean all I can.

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      May 29, 2018 at 6:59 am

      Aw, thank you for your comment, Bonnie. I hope you enjoy the website and the recipes.

      Reply
  5. Marllem

    September 3, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Amei todas as receitas…espero poder acertar em todas elas. Obrigada por compartilhar!!

    Reply
    • JennifersKitchen

      September 3, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      Obrigado pelo seu comentário, Marllem. Fico muito feliz que você gostar das receitas! 🙂 🙂

      Reply

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