Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad/Feta Cheese

Fresh Spinach and Couscous Salad/Feta Cheese

Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup whole wheat couscous, dry
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped coarsely, packed
• 1 cup garbanzo beans, washed
• 1 ounce salami, sliced thinly, diced
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons vinaigrette, fat free
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 ounces feta cheese with dried basil and tomato, crumbled

Directions

• 1 Heat water in a microwave bowl until boiling.
• 2 Remove from microwave and stir in couscous; cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes.
• 3 Place couscous in fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until cooled; drain well.
• 4 Combine remaining ingredients, except feta, in a large bowl.
• 5 Add couscous to spinach mixture and stir until blended.
• 6 Add cheese; toss gently.