Party-Size Greek Couscous Salad Recipe
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Party-Size Greek Couscous Salad

By: Saveur631 
"If you are tired of the same old potato or macaroni salad and want raves, try this at your next picnic or pot luck! This recipe can be easily adapted depending on the veggies and dressing you use. Salad can be made the night before; however, add dressing just before serving."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (100)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 (6 ounce) packages garlic and herb couscous mix (or any flavor you prefer)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 (5 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • 1 cup mixed bell peppers (green, red, yellow, orange), diced
  • 1 cucumber, sliced and then halved
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing

Directions

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions. Transfer to a large serving bowl to cool. Stir to break up clusters of couscous.
  2. When the couscous has cooled to room temperature, mix in tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, cucumber, parsley, and feta. Gradually stir vinaigrette into couscous until you arrive at desired moistness.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Heidi McDonald   view full review
This one absolutely ROCKS, I take it everywhere, have passed the recipe out at least 5 times...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Marie C.   view full review
Very good salad with beautiful visual presentation. I also used Absolutely Fabulous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
I scaled this down to 7 servings (of which 2 people ate nearly all!). *blush* I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by TRACIOK   view full review
This was a hit at my recent "Greek" dinner party. The few things I changed: 1 green pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2012 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I cut this back using ONE box of couscous mix. Because I could not find garlic and herb...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by happychef   view full review
I made this receipe with whole wheat couscous--Trader Joe's--and it was wonderful!! Healthy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by CHRISTIGPA   view full review
Great for picnics or large gatherings. Made (for 50) the night before, left in fridge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by STACEYINEUROPE   view full review
sooo good! however, added a zucchini & removed the seeds from the cucumber! used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2005 by 2many2count   view full review
I tried this out before making for our upcoming block party. I thought it was good, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by superyoungcook   view full review
well done! this recipe is fab i am going to make it for my mum and dad! i giv it 5 stars the...

 

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