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Fresh Couscous Salad

This couscous salad is fresh, healthy, and hearty! Enjoy it for a meal or a filling side dish.

Course Salad
Keyword couscous, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 large handfuls of fresh spinach
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 large handful of green beans
  • 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Put in large bowl. Finely chop spinach and carrots. Chop beans and cheese; add all to bowl. Drizzle salad liberally with olive oil and vinegar. Sir everything and serve.

Recipe Notes

  • This can be served as a side dish, or a meal in itself.
  • Consider adding tomatoes, kielbasa sausage, onions, or eggplant–anything you think would go well.
  • It's a great make-ahead dish and would be delicious chilled.
  • Couscous can be expensive in the grocery store, so check Amazon for better prices.