Vegetable Couscous Salad

By á-172

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup sherry or balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (.6-ounce) envelope Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasons)
• SALAD:
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cups chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly, and shake vigorously.

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Combine couscous, bell pepper, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing mixture. Toss couscous mixture gently to coat.