Gazpacho Couscous Salad

Name: Gazpacho Couscous Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (10 ounce) package couscous; 1 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1/4 cup mint (I used both); 3/4 cup salsa (commercial or home-made); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Recipe by ratherbeswimmin

My husband and I tried this one out for lunch. We both thought it was tasty and very filling. Also would be good as a side for any grilled meats. Serves 4 as main dish and 8 as side dish.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
1

tablespoon olive oil
1

(10 ounce) package couscous
1

large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1

medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
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cup chopped fresh parsley or 1/4 cup mint (I used both)
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cup salsa (commercial or home-made)
2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Add salt, olive oil, and 2 cups water to a saucepan; place pan over high heat.
Bring to a boil; add in couscous; stir to mix.
Cover saucepan and remove from stove burner; let sit for 5 minutes.
Combine chopped tomato and cucumber, parsley and/or mint, salsa, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
When couscous is ready, transfer to a large mixing bowl; fluff with a fork.
Add the tomato/cucumber mixture; toss to combine.
Adjust seasonings to taste with salt/pepper or whatever you fancy.
Serve immediately or chill and serve later.

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