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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.

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.