Greek Couscous

I threw this together for lunch today and it was yummy.

~ 1 serving of couscous, cooked according to package (couldn't be easier, just boil the water, add couscous, take off heat and let sit for 5 minutes)

~ 1 small tomato diced

~ 1/2 c. cucumber diced

~ feta cheese (of course, my fave)

~ a few dashes of dill

~ a tablespoon of your favourite salad dressing (I used greek with feta and oregano.  You could also use Italian, oil and vinegar etc.)

Mix together and eat.  Two of my girls saw me eating this today, tried it and wanted more.  2 out of 3 ain't bad.  It's light and full of flavour, enjoy!

Lemon Couscous Salad

I love couscous! It is so versatile, you can add anything to it. This is a light, fresh salad. I didn't let mine sit for as long as the recipe calls for. It was good but letting it sit longer will let the flavours come together. Next time, I'll try to have more patience. So delicious!


2 cups quick-cooking couscous
3/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 x medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 x onion, minced
Salt and pepper

Stir together the couscous, lemon juice, and olive oil. Set aside to plump and soften, 1 to 2 hours, at room temperature, stirring occasionally. It's ready when the grains are al dente. Stir through the herbs, tomatoes, pepper, and onion. Season well, adding more lemon juice to taste if needed. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

~ Recipe courtesy of 'French Food at Home'