Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous with Ratatouille, Mozzarella and Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Total Time:
1 hr 0 min
Prep
15 min
Inactive
30 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick lengthwise
  • 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and quartered
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and quartered
  • 1 zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick lengthwise
  • 2 cups Israeli couscous
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves

Directions

Whisk together the vinegar with some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Place the eggplant, bell peppers, and zucchini in a large shallow baking dish, add half the vinaigrette, cover and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons kosher salt and the couscous and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and rinse quickly with cool water, drain again and transfer to a bowl.

Remove the vegetables from the marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board and coarsely chop. Add the grilled vegetables, tomatoes, basil and oregano to the couscous. Add the remaining vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper and toss. Top with the mozzarella and parsley leaves

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  • on July 14, 2012

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    This salad is ridiculously good. It will definitely be my new go-to side for a BBQ! SO much more sophisticated than a traditional pasta salad with awesome flavors. The flavors of the grilled vegetables are amazing and blend beautifully with the mozarella, herbs and BV dressing.

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  • on June 19, 2012

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    Totally delicious. I made this exactly as the recipe said and served it at my bday party. Everyone loved it! They were asking about the recipe. The leftovers were also very tasty when all the flavors mixed themselves up a bit more. You will not be disappointed.

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  • on June 16, 2012

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    Delicious. The balsamic vinaigrette and the mozzarella really complemented each other. I served this slightly warm right off the stove, but think the leftovers will also be great cold. A great summer side option.

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