Summery Couscous Salad

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Dreaming of spring already? This girl is, for sure. As much as I love winter sports (looking forward to our annual snowboarding trip just next week), I'll never get used to the frigid temperatures and biting wind that accompanies winter each year here in the Midwest.
So I gave myself a little taste of spring with this fresh-tasting, light salad (adapted from Ezra Pound Cake). Paired with a grilled chicken sandwich, it was the perfect way to forget about the subzero temperatures and blustery winds outside. And, as an added bonus, this healthful salad takes the guilt out of that extra Christmas cookie or two you might be snagging as an after-dinner snacky. 'Tis the season!


















Ingredients1 (7.6 oz.) box couscous, cooked according to package directions1 (15 oz.) can Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed1 red or orange bell pepper, chopped1 cucumber, chopped1/2 red onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped1/4 c. Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced3 oz. crumbled feta cheese1/4 c. fresh (or 1 Tbs. dried) parsley, chopped1/4 c. olive oil1/4 tsp. garlic powder2 Tbs. lime juicesalt and pepper to taste
DirectionsIn a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, lime juice, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix to incorporate. Toss with olive oil mixture. Tastes great right away or chilled, your choice.