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5 Minute Couscous Summer Salad

By Charlotte Linde July 19, 2016
This salad is quick and great served at any temperature. Perfect side dish for picnics or potlucks.

Ingredients:
Box instant couscous
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Handful of chopped or torn basil

Directions:
  1. Prepare couscous according to directions on box and set aside.  
  2. In bowl, combine oil, tomatoes, walnuts, salt, pepper, garlic and lemon juice.
  3. Toss with cooked couscous and top with basil and goat cheese.  
  4. Serve hot, room temperature or cold.  
Other ingredient combinations to try:
Cilantro, avocado and salsa
Peanuts, shredded cabbage, sliced sweet peppers, Thai peanut sauce
Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella pearls, tomatoes, basil