Side dishe for 6

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Name: Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl couscous; 1 zucchini; 1 yellow squash; 1 red bell pepper; 1 poblano pepper; 1 small red onion; 8 oz mushrooms; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 cup feta cheese; 1/4 cup basil leaves; olive oil spray; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper

$6.54for 445 minServes 6

Pearl couscous softens in hot water, then cools with chopped vegetables, feta, basil, and mustard dressing.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Red onions, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Mushrooms, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.82

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Vegetarian Budget Side dishes Lunches No-cook Summer

Typical price

$1.64 per serving$6.54 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup pearl couscous
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
1 red bell pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 small red onion
8 oz mushrooms
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup basil leaves
olive oil spray
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Place the pearl couscous in a heatproof bowl, cover it with boiling water, and let it stand for 15 minutes.
Chop the zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, poblano, red onion, and mushrooms into small pieces.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Drain and cool the couscous, then toss it with the chopped vegetables and dressing.
Fold in the feta and basil, then chill for 10 minutes.