Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup dry whole wheat couscous
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 2 cup fresh tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- 3/4 cup fat-free or light feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil
- Add the couscous to the boiling water. Cover and remove from heat. Set aside.
- While your couscous sits, dice the red onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar and lemon juice. Warm the mixture in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Add the sugar to the warm lemon juice mixture. Stir until dissolved. Set aside,
- Remove the lid from the pot and fluff the couscous with a fork. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- Add the chopped veggies, feta cheese, Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic powder to the couscous.
- Mix until everything is combined and the Italian seasoning has been dispersed evenly.
- Pour the lemon juice mixture over the couscous. Mix well.
- Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the the salad.
- Serve warm or chill and serve cold.