Follow these steps for perfect results
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt
to taste
Raisins
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
chopped
Black pepper powder
to taste
Couscous
Feta Cheese
crumbled roughly
Kalmatta olives
chopped
Sunflower Oil
Water
Cucumber
diced
Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan with 1 teaspoon of sunflower oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Add couscous to the boiling water, then turn off the heat.
Cover the saucepan and let the couscous cook until all the water is absorbed and it becomes fluffy.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, kalamata olives, and raisins.
Drizzle 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the vegetables.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper powder over the vegetables.
Add the cooked couscous to the bowl and stir everything together.
Refrigerate the Couscous Salad for at least an hour to chill.
Before serving, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
Serve the Couscous Salad chilled.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Toast the couscous lightly before cooking for a nuttier flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
Can be made a day ahead.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh coriander.
Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.
Enjoy as a light lunch with a side of bread.
Complements the salad's flavors without overpowering it.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A common dish throughout the Mediterranean region.
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