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Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables
4.4 from 24 votes

Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant chopped, small
  • 1 zucchini chopped, small
  • 1 yellow squash chopped, small
  • 1 red pepper chopped, seeds removed
  • 1 red onion chopped, small
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous dry
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • For the Balsamic Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic minced, clove
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt freshly ground
  • black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. 1. To roast the vegetables: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, onion, and garlic on a large baking sheet. Drizzle vegetables with olive oil and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper. Place the pan in the oven and roast for about 30-35 minutes, stirring vegetables occasionally. Remove vegetables from the oven and set aside.
  2. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring three cups of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt, stir in the Israeli couscous. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until couscous is just tender, with a slight bite, about 10 to 13 minutes. Drain into a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a large bowl, combine couscous and roasted vegetables. Stir in the basil and feta cheese.
  4. 4. To make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, and garlic. Add the oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour dressing over couscous and vegetables and stir until well combined. Serve at room temperature or chilled.