Greek Couscous Salad - party size!

This salad will make you want to slap your Mama (as if you need a reason), yes, it's that good. My husband asks for it, my family raved when I made it for a birthday celebration and everyone that tries it can't get enough. It's a big salad, but believe me, when you take it to a party to share with friends, you won't bring any home. And if you decide to make it for yourself, it's so great left over. Here's the scoop...

WHAT YOU NEED: 

3 (6oz) boxes of garlic & herb couscous 

2 TBSP olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

1 cup of mixed bell peppers (green, red, yellow, or orange), diced

1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 (5oz) jar of pitted kalamata olives, halved

1 cucumber, sliced and then halved

1/2 cup of parsley, fresh and finely chopped

1 (8oz) package crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup Greek vinaigrette salad dressing

Cook couscous according to package directions. Once finished transfer to a big serving bowl and allow to cool. Stir to break up clusters of couscous. Meanwhile, saute your onion and mixed bell peppers in the olive oil for a good ten minutes. Once the couscous has cooled to room temperature mix in the onion/bell pepper mixture, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, parsley and feta.  

 

 Gradually stir vinaigrette into couscous until desired moistness is reached. Enjoy!