Israeli Couscous Zucchini Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
By Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
April 2, 2024
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Recipes
Israeli Couscous Zucchini Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Course
Main
Cuisine
North American
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
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1 cup Israeli Couscous
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1 tsp Garlic Powder
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1 tsp Agave Syrup
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1/4 cup Olive Oil
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1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and israeli couscous. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.
- 2
Add 1 1/2 cups of water and vegetable stock mix and stir. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes or until al dente.
- 3
Drain any excess liquid and set aside.
- 4
Slice zucchini into thick slices. In a grill pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and grill the zucchinis on each side until golden brown. Let it cool. Optional: once cooled you may cut to bite size pieces.
- 5
In a food processor or blender, add cilantro, garlic powder, yogurt, agave syrup and lime juice. Blend. While its blending, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper
- 6
In a bowl, combine, israeli couscous, zucchini, corn, lettuce, feta cheese and the cilantro lime dressing. Toss until fully incorporated.
- 7
Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!