Easy Greek Couscous Salad for Summer Picnics.

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Greek cuisine has a culinary pearl: Greek couscous, a model of rich and rather homely taste with many juicy notes. This is the simplest of dishes yet the combination of crisp vegetables, sharp feta cheese, light couscous, and the overpowering flavors of herbs and spices in one dish. This delicious recipe for Greek couscous is perfect for having a traditional Mediterranean taste on any occasion.

Ingredients
To craft the quintessential Greek couscous, procure the following fresh and premium ingredients:
1 cup couscous
This is meant to be stirred into 1 ½ cups of boiling water.
1 cup cherry tomatoes and cut each of them in half.
1 cucumber, diced
Kalamata olives, ½ cup, pitted and thinly sliced
1/2 of one red onion, chopped
1/2 medium-sized red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley for garnishing the dishes chopped
¼ cup fresh mint which is to be chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or juice of half of a lemon
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to your preference.

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Preparing the Couscous

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To start, boil 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until rolling. After bringing it to a boil, take off the heat, and mix the couscous into the broth. Place a lid on the pan and allow it to sit for about 5- minutes more giving the couscous enough time to absorb all the water content. Stir with a fork to release any sticking together of the couscous and let it cool.

2. Preparing the Vegetables

Couscous can be prepared beforehand and left to cool as the next step involves the preparation of the vegetables. Cut the cherry tomatoes in two, while the cucumber and red bell pepper should be diced, Kalamata olives need to be sliced and the red onion finely chopped. Squash all the chopped vegetables in a big bowl.

3. Making the Dressing

In a small bowl prepare the dressing by combining the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. This dressing will give the couscous a delicious blend of zesty and refreshing taste.

4. Assembling the Salad

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Once the couscous has cooled to room temperature, spoon it into the bowl of vegetables. Then, mix gently with the spoon, and pour the dressing over the couscous and vegetables. Make sure that the dressing coats all the ingredients to give them a well-even distribution.

5. Adding the Final Touches

Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and mint. These elements add not only to the taste but also to the color of the dish, although it is hard to describe the latter – color enrichment more philosophically.

Serving Suggestions

Greek couscous can be eaten as a stew with vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and carrots as the principal dish or as an accompaniment to meat, poultry, or fish dishes. To complete the meal serve this meal with grilled chicken or lamb. For a non-meat lovers’ choice, it complements roasted vegetables or a delicious Greek salad perfectly well.

Nutritional Benefits

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This recipe of couscous based on Greek preparation is not only yummy but also quite nutritious. Couscous contains essential nutrients such as selenium that improve the function of the immune system as well as the thyroid gland. Fresh vegetables make the item rich in vitamins and minerals; on the other hand, feta cheese brings calcium and protein to the table. The dressing is made rich in health-benefiting monounsaturated fats and antioxidants coming from the extra virgin olive oil used.

Conclusion

This dish of our Greek couscous recipe is as bright and hearty as the traditional Mediterranean diet. Again the combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese along with the couscous well cooked makes it a satisfying and healthy meal. Despite this, it is a simple dish that can be made when preparing for a family dinner or any occasion you will find it responsive and great. Experience an unexpectedly pleasant taste of the Mediterranean with the food.