Couscous with Feta, Green Onion, and Mint

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Couscous with Feta, Green Onion, and Mint

Recipe By : Bon Appetit 1/94, sent to EAT-L by Liz Post
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Main courses, vegetarian* Side dishes, salads*
Quick dishes* Middle East*
Make-ahead* Side dishes, starches*

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups water
2 cups couscous
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2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic -- minced
3/4 cup olive oil
1 bunch green onions -- chopped
1 15-oz can garbanzo beans -- drained
1 cucumber, peeled,seeded,chopped
1 3.8-oz can sliced black olives -- drained (optional)
1 bunch fresh parsley -- finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 pound feta cheese -- crumbled

Bring water to a boil in a heavy large saucepan.
Mix in couscous.
Cover and remove from heat.
Let stand 10min.

Mix lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
Whisk in oil.
Set aside.

Prepare remaining ingredients.

Transfer couscous to a large bowl; fluff with fork.
Add green onions, garbanzo beans, cuke, olives, parsley, mint, and dressing
to couscous; toss well.
Add feta and toss gently.

Can be made 6 hours ahead; cover and chill.
Makes 8-10 servings.

[Halved, this was a delicious, quick&easy dinner for 2.]

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