The weather is finally getting warm again and I am looking forward to scouring my local farmers market for my favorite summer produce. In particular, I’m already craving fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. I feel fortunate to have access to most produce all year long at my local grocery store but there is something special about meeting your local farmers and buying their fresh from the farm products.
With warm weather also comes outdoor potlucks. The great thing about this dish is that it can be served warm or cold (I actually prefer it cold). With just ten ingredients, this dish is easy to put together and you can make it ahead of time.
Tips:
- Don’t feel limited by the grape/sweet tomatoes I used here. Grab whatever is freshest at your local farmers market or grocery store. Even better would be homegrown tomatoes!
- Make sure you add that 1 teaspoon to the water as you’re cooking the couscous – it helps to keep it from turning into one huge blob as it cools.
Market Couscous Salad
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon + 1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked pearl coucous (I used tri-color)
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh thyme
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped (I used a mix of sweet tomatoes)
¼ cup red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
In a medium pot, bring 1 ½ cups water and 1 teaspoon olive oil to a boil. Add couscous then reduce heat and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until water is absorbed and couscous is tender. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients to couscous and stir until ingredients are evenly dispersed. Salad can be served warm or cold.
