Middle Eastern Couscous and Spinach Salad - alive magazine

Middle Eastern Couscous and Spinach Salad - alive magazine

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This fresh and satisfying salad has many variations, making it amazingly versatile. No couscous? Substitute with cooked orzo pasta or rice and ground cumin.

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  • Salad spinner
  • Microplane
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
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  • Skillet
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Fork
  • Stove
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) Israeli couscous (also called large couscous)
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) golden seedless raisins
  • Finely grated zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, smashed and minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups (750 mL) baby spinach leaves, washed and spun dry
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) crumbled feta

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