How To Make Courgette & Couscous Salad with Tahini Dressing
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 medium courgettes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the couscous. Cover with a plate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool completely.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Add the sliced courgettes, herbs, pine nuts, and feta cheese to the cooled couscous.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 245kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Sodium : 142mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugars : 2g
- Protein : 8g
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