Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese
Description
This Greek salad with couscous and spicy feta cheese recipe features a zesty dressing and the option to swap feta with tofu for a vegan-friendly version.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, cubed
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1 cup water
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1 cup couscous
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1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
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1 medium tomato, chopped
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1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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1/4 medium red onion, chopped
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1/4 cup pitted black olives
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1/4 cup pitted green olives
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions
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Heat skillet over low heat. Add dried oregano and chili powder; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pour seasoned oil over feta cheese in a bowl; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Off heat, stir in couscous. Cover the saucepan; set aside until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
3
Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into warm couscous.
4
Whisk ¼ cup oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce together in a bowl; toss into couscous salad.
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Place marinated feta on top couscous salad.