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Couscous Gazpacho Salad

 

Recipe By : Near East Couscous

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grains, Pilafs & Potatoes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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10 ounces Couscous

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 cup cucumber -- peeled, seeded and diced

1 cup green bell pepper strips

1 cup homemade or bottled salsa

1/2 cup chopped cilantro -- (packed)

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice -- (3 to 4)

2 tablespoons fresh chiles -- seeded and minced

Salad greens (optional) (2 to 4)

 

Prepare couscous according to package directions using olive oil.

When couscous is done, lightly toss with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper,

chiles and salsa.

Add cilantro and lime juice.

Serve on salad greens, passing extra salsa, if desired.

 

NOTES : All the refreshing ingredients of traditional gazpacho soup, in a

salad! -- tossed with fluffy couscous

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

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Zesty Couscous Salad

 

Recipe By : Near East Couscous

Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grains, Pilafs & Potatoes Greek & Middle Eastern

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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10 oz. Couscous

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 very thin strips with a

sissors

1/3 cup green onions -- sliced

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare couscous according to package directions, except omit butter or

olive oil and add black pepper with water.

In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil. Add

tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

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