Paula’s Couscous Salad

By Paula Deen

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Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup quartered lengthwise cherry tomatoes
5 tablespoons pitted and sliced kalamata olives
5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
dash optional cinnamon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and the 1 teaspoon oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 2 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and toss with dressing. Taste and add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Dressing:

Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.