Name: Courgette & Couscous Salad with Tahini Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium courgettes, thinly sliced; 1 cup couscous; 1 cup boiling water; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; For the dressing:; 3 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste

Courgette & Couscous Salad with Tahini Dressing Recipe

Kitti Thiele Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Courgette & Couscous Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 medium courgettes, thinly sliced
1 cup couscous
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing:
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the couscous. Cover with a plate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool completely.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Add the sliced courgettes, herbs, pine nuts, and feta cheese to the cooled couscous.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories : 245kcal
Total Fat : 11g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Sodium : 142mg
Total Carbohydrates : 32g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugars : 2g
Protein : 8g

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