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Herbed Couscous Salad

This delicious couscous salad is a light and vibrant dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Fluffy couscous is cooked in vegetable broth for a rich base, then tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, and creamy feta cheese. Fresh herbs elevate the salad with a zesty, aromatic touch, making it a refreshing addition to potlucks and holiday parties. This recipe is so good you will find yourself making it all year long!

Ingredients (for 6-8 servings):

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 min. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
2. While the couscous cools, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, rinse the chickpeas, and crumble the feta cheese.
3. In a large bowl, mix the couscous, sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese. Add the chopped parsley and basil.
4. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
5. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional herbs or a sprinkle of feta, if desired.