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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

August 30, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

This is a simple, entree salad that is great for hot summer nights. Because this dish is served cold, it is great to take on a picnic or packed for lunch the next day.

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 10 minutes

Cooking Time – 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box couscous mix, plain (no favoring)
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 -1 cup leftover cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 1/3 lb feta, cubed
  • Dash of ground (cayenne) red pepper

Directions

  • Make couscous according to box directions. Add the dash of red pepper to cooking water. Refrigerate until completely cooled.
  • Add vegetables, chicken and feta. Lightly toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Filed Under: Budget Friendly Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Salad Recipes

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  1. Tiffany says

    August 31, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    I made this tonight and it was delish! I added a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar and pepper for a little more flavor. The family informed me “You can make that one again!”

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    • Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says

      September 1, 2011 at 7:05 am

      Yay! Love adding new family favorites to “the list.” Glad everyone loved it!

      Erin

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    • Dana @ Budget Dietitian says

      September 1, 2011 at 4:51 pm

      Awesome Tiffany! Great add-ins! 🙂

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