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Olive Couscous Salad Moroccan for Zwt 9

” .. ” .. “spices & other flavorings –many ingredients are home-grown .. like mint & olives from meknes (a city in north morocco) & lemons from fez. common spices include coriander. ” – this recipe reflects the moroccan cuisine in many ways. com & described as: “wonderfully versatile, this salad works best if given time to soak in the flavors of the dressing. ” enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • couscous
  • garlic cloves
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • dijon mustard
  • white balsamic vinegar
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • black olives
  • green olives
  • red onion
  • fresh cilantro
  • of fresh mint
  • parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. 1couscous - bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a med saucepan
  2. 2salt the water & add couscous
  3. 3cover the saucepan & reduce the heat to low
  4. 4simmer for 5 minutes
  5. 5remove the pan from the heat & allow the couscous to sit for another 5-10 minutes
  6. 6drain any excess liquid & chill until ready to make the salad
  7. 7dressing & assembly - mash together the garlic & salt
  8. 8stir in the lemon juice , mustard , vinegar , olive oil & pepper
  9. 9toss the dressing w / the olives , red onion , cilantro & mint into the couscous
  10. 10refrigerate until ready to serve
  11. 11optional before serving to shave parmesan cheese over the salad