Summer Israeli Couscous Salad
"Recipe adapted from and with thanks to Giada De Laurentiis via 365 Days Of Baking..."
INGREDIENTS
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Dressing Ingredients:
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1/3 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons white or traditional balsamic vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Salad Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/2 cup Israeli or pearl couscous
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2 cups water
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 cups packed baby spinach (roughly chopped)
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2 cups packed arugula
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16-20 ounces grape tomatoes (halved)
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6 mini bell peppers (thinly sliced or 1 large pepper, thinly sliced)
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8 button or crimini mushrooms (thinly sliced)
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1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
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1 pound cooked chicken (sliced very thin or chopped small, 2-3 cups worth)
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4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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