I’m not quite sure why I don’t cook with couscous more often. I love the shape and nutty flavor, but even more so, I love how quickly it cooks. Can you seriously beat 5 minutes?
This salad was just what I was after – bright, flavorful, packed with veggies and a filling make-ahead lunch. I’m trying to pack in as many summer flavors as I can because I’m already anxiously awaiting fall. :)
Summer Couscous Salad - 2 large servings
- 2 servings couscous
- 1-2 peppers (I used 1 green, 1/2 red)
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- Dressing: 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt & pepper
Prepare couscous as directed. Let cool.
Chop all veggies to desired size. I did small pieces – easier to eat!
Toss all ingredients together and eat out of Tupperware! 
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Mmmm….I love salads like this at the end of summer! So fresh and easy!
This is like a combination of my two favorite salads:
Favorite salad #1. couscous, sweet potatoes, green onions, feta…
Favorite salad #2. bulgur, artichoke, tomato, etc.
Sounds like a good combo to me!
I need to hear more about this sweet potato, green onion salad – that sounds amazing! Is it on your blog?
Mmm.. artichokes and kalamata olives with feta. It looks very Greek, and very delicious. Enjoy.. fall IS just around the corner
I’m heading into the kitchen to make this right now! I have an abundance of peppers, and everything else on hand. I know Scott will love this as well. Great recipe!
This looks so good! I’m not a huge fan of feta cheese but I’ve recently started liking the softer goat cheeses. Wonder if that would work well in this dish.
I think goat cheese crumbles would be great!
I have the same feeling about couscous — love it, but don’t cook with it nearly often enough!
I made something similar recently, but it didn’t have artichokes or olives… I love these additions!
i’ve forgotten about couscous cannot wait to try it out again with this easy recipe.
OMG, I am seriosuly in love with this recipe! I cannot wait to try it!
This looks simple, fresh and delicious. I love how quick couscous is. I used to make it on the stove top according to the directions on the box but recently discovered a shortcut. Now, I boil water in my kettle while mixing couscous and seasonings in the bowl I plan to serve out of. When the water boils I add it to the couscous and cover the bowl for 5 minutes. Voila! Less dishes!
Oooh, what a great trick! Thanks for sharing Jen!
This looks great! I cook dinners for a family and I am going to add this to my menu plan!
Thanks!
I love couscous!! I never think of it either, thx for reminding me!
Your salad looks delicious, I will def be making this!!! Thanks for sharing!!
I’m the same way with couscous, and now I’m getting that way with Israeli couscous. I need to make that again soon! This dish looks great!
I don’t cook with couscous to often but I love anything with artichokes! The recipe looks really refreshing!
This looks like my perfect summer dish!
i love me some couscous too! and the whole wheat kind tastes exactly like the regular – which is doubly as good!
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