Greek Couscous Salad With Homemade Dressing

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 (6 ounce) package garlic and herb couscous mix
• 3/4 cup chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cucumber, diced & seeded
• 8 grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon all purpose greek seasoning (i use my homemade greek seasoning mix)

Recipe

• 1 in jar with tight fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients and shake until combined. set aside.
• 2 cook couscous according to package directions.
• 3 allow to cool, then fluff with a fork.
• 4 add the rest of the salad ingredients and 1/2 cup (or all) of the salad dressing. stir to combine, and chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.