Simple Greek Couscous Recipes

GREEK COUSCOUS SALAD

Greek Couscous Salad image

Bright flavors and crisp raw veggies make a satisfying salad that's hearty enough to be a full meal. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups uncooked whole wheat couscous (about 11 ounces)
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
SALAD:
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Whisk together dressing ingredients. Add cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, olives and green onions to couscous; stir in dressing. Gently stir in cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GREEK COUSCOUS

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Greek style Israeli couscous. So delicious!

Provided by KenzieKook

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¼ cup chicken broth
½ cup water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

Pour the chicken broth and water into a saucepan, stir in the garlic, and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat. Allow the couscous to stand until all the water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Allow the couscous to cool to warm temperature.
In a large serving bowl, lightly toss the couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and garbanzo beans. Mix the oregano, black pepper, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, and pour over the couscous mixture. Toss again to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 591.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

SIMPLE GREEK COUSCOUS

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Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese add a Greek flair to a classic Mediterranean pasta.

Provided by DontWastetheCrumbs.com

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup couscous
⅔ cup chopped kalamata olives, liquid reserved
⅔ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes, oil reserved
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 555.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

KITTENCAL'S GREEK COUSCOUS

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This goes back years and has remained a family favorite --- you may adjust the amounts to suit your taste and the recipe may be doubled :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Greek

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chicken broth (I use a garlic flavored broth for this) or 1 1/2 cups water (I use a garlic flavored broth for this)
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 cup diced peeled cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup small ripe olives, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, well drained (garbonzo beans)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (to taste)

Steps:

Bring the 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in the couscous and oregano, remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork.
Combine the couscous with tomatoes and the next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a bowl; set aside.
Combine 1/4 cup water with the remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk.
Pour over the couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.
Season with black pepper and salt.

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