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Israeli Couscous and Tomato Salad

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Israeli Couscous and Tomato SaladZach DeSart

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup Israeli couscous (or other small pasta or grain) according to package directions
2 tablespoons olive oil
Grilled Tomatoes
1/2 head radicchio
1/4 thinly sliced small red onion
Salt
Pepper
Shaved ricotta salata
Chopped toasted almonds
Fresh parsley and oregano leaves

Preparation

  1. Cook 1 cup Israeli couscous (or other small pasta or grain) according to package directions; toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Meanwhile, prepare Grilled Tomatoes (see recipe). Brush 1/2 head radicchio with oil; grill over high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 5–8 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop. Toss with tomatoes, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and couscous; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with shaved ricotta salata, chopped toasted almonds, and fresh parsley and oregano leaves.

TagsSaladIsraeli CouscousCouscousPastaIsraeliMiddle EasternCherry TomatoTomatoVegetableRadicchioChicoryLeafy GreensStarterSideDinnerLunchVegetarianEasyEpicurious

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