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Spring is finally here and the weather is warming up. It is time to break out the grills, light foods, and salads.
This easy salad is so easy to put together and is perfect for all of your springtime/summertime backyard grilling. It can be served cold or at room temp. It is so delicious.
Let me show you what you will need.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups cherry tomatoes – halved 1 cucumber – diced Juice of 1 lemon zest of 1 lemon salt and pepper 1 (10 oz) box of plain couscous ( I like the garlic and herb) 2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup mint – chopped 1/2 cup parsley – chopped 2 scallions – chopped 1/3 cup pine nuts
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
In a bowl add the couscous. Set aside.
Add the water, lemon zest, 2 tbsp oil, and a bit of salt to a boil. Pour the mixture over the couscous and cover with plastic or a lid. Let stand for about 5 to 10 minutes to fully absorb the liquid. Fluff with a fork.
Add the tomato mixture, couscous, pine nuts, mint, parsley, and remaining oil, and toss well. Check the seasoning and adjust to taste if needed.
Chill covered or serve at room temp.
This is great for picnics and lunch at the river or beach. It is so versatile as you can add any veggies you like to this and it is great.
You can add any style of nuts that you prefer if you do not have, like, or can not find pine nuts.
You can also sub the fresh herbs for dried herbs. Just add enough to your liking.
Hello Everyone!
Thank you so much for stopping by. Let me tell you a little bit about me. I am a mom of two, a stepmom of 1, two wild and silly pups, and I have the best husband in the world. I also have a love of cooking and baking. I am always in the kitchen finding new recipes to try, recreating old family recipes, and reminiscing about the old ways. I am vintage at heart and love all things old and cast iron. I love spending time with the family and pups and just going where life takes us.
I created my blog a few years ago with my youtube channel because I thought that If I shared a recipe, then people just might like to see just how the recipe is put together. I share all of my family recipes along with today's recipes. Whether it is old-fashioned recipes, sourdough, einkorn, desserts, sheet pan meals, or even crockpot meals, they are all absolutely delicious.
I spend hours, if not days, creating and dabbling with recipes to make sure they are the best for you and your family. All of my recipes are family tested and family-approved before they are ever posted to my blog or youtube channel.
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Sam
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