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jewel couscous/or quinoa salad

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Recipe by
Jennifer P.
@Jennybeedot
Nashville, TN

One of my friends made a similar salad for a potluck and it was delicious! I've made a few changes and ended up with this.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For jewel couscous/or quinoa salad

  • 1 1/4 c
    couscous or quinoa
  • 1 1/4 c
    hot vegetable stock
  • 1/2 lb
    cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2
    cucumber
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    lemon zest and juice
  • 1 sm
    red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 c
    feta cheese
  • 1 bunch
    basil chopped (may use mint instead for different flavor)

How To Make jewel couscous/or quinoa salad

  • 1
    Place couscous in a large bowl and pour over the hot stock. Leave for 5 minutes until liquid has been absorbed. Allow to cool completely.
  • 2
    cut cherry tomatoes in half. Half the cucumber lengthwise and scoop out seeds with spoon, then cut into pieces.
  • 3
    Stir the lemon juice, zest, olive oil together. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, to couscous mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
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