Couscous Vegetable Salad Recipe

Couscous Vegetable Salad Recipe

  • 1/2 cup couscous (3 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup 1/4-inch pieces zucchini
  • 1/2 cup 1/4-inch pieces red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup purchased olive oil vinaigrette
  1. Place couscous in medium bowl. Pour boiling water over; stir to blend. Cover bowl; let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Mix in zucchini, bell pepper, onion and cumin. Pour vinaigrette over; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)