Couscous Green Pea Salad

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 242kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Delightful and flavourful, Couscous Green Pea Salad is prepared with almonds and feta, and gently tossed with a tangy and spicy vinaigrette. Serve this salad cold or at room temperature. It's fresh and delicious; a wholesome meal couldn't possibly get any better than this!

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Ingredients

4 cups cooked couscous, cooled
4 cups green peas, frozen
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup almonds, sliced
1/2 cup feta crumbles, plus more for garnish, optional
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Over medium heat, in a large skillet, add one tablespoon of hte olive oil along with the onion. Saute unitl the onion is just cooked through - about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and stir into the onions. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add the frozen peas and stir into the onion and garlic mixture. Saute for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow peas to completely cool.
In the meantime, whisk together the other tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, honey, red chili flakes, and parsley. Set aside.
Add the cooked and cooled couscous, along with the almonds, to the cooled pea and onion mixture. Toss to combine.
Pour over the sauce and add the feta crumbles; toss to coat.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

To serve chilled, transfer the contents of the skillet to a food-safe container with a tight fitting lid. Place in refrigerator for 2 hours.
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to four days.

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