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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Roasted Hazelnuts

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A healthy, light, and flavorful couscous salad packed with veggies tossed in lemon oregano vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE COUSCOUS:
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 box (10 Oz. Size) Plain Couscous
  • FOR THE TOASTED HAZELNUTS:
  • 1 cup Hazelnuts
  • FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
  • 1  Large Lemon, Juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 whole Chopped Cucumber
  • ⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 2 whole Chopped And Seeded Roma Tomatoes
  • ¾ cups Pitted Halved Kalamata Olives
  • ½ cups Chopped Red Onion
  • ¾ cups Chopped Italian Flat Leaf Parsley

Preparation

For the couscous:
In a medium saucepan, boil chicken broth. Take off heat, pour couscous and stir. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

For the roasted hazelnuts:
In a small pan, roast hazelnuts for 5–7 minutes on medium heat. Chop and set aside.

For the lemon oregano vinaigrette:
In a liquid measuring cup, combine lemon juice, dried oregano, salt and pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Whisk to combine and set aside.

For the salad:
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and 3/4 cup of the roasted hazelnuts. Pour the vinaigrette and toss to evenly combine. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of roasted hazelnuts. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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