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# Meatless Friday: Mushroom and Couscous Salad

Nov 24, 2023 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Karen Ullo](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/karen-ullo)

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*For Meatless Friday, Karen Ullo shares a couscous salad that's easy to make ahead for a busy-day dinner. Download our free recipe card.*

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My husband asked me to create a mushroom salad, but I only like mushrooms when they’re cooked. They’re such good sponges, soaking up the flavors of whatever you put with them. So this is a cooked salad you can make ahead of time and then refrigerate before serving. 

 

#### Mushroom and Couscous Salad

##### Couscous and Vegetables:

1 cup pearl couscous prepared according to package directions   
1 lb. white and/ or baby bella mushrooms, sliced   
1 tbs. oil   
½ or ¾ tsp. salt, according to taste   
2 tsp. Italian seasoning   
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped   
8 oz. fresh spinach 

Heat the oil in a pan, then add mushrooms, garlic, ½ tsp. salt, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until the mushrooms begin to brown. Add the spinach (and an additional ¼ tsp. salt if desired), and sauté until wilted. Use a strainer spoon to transfer the vegetables into a salad bowl because both spinach and mushrooms release a great deal of liquid while cooking. 

##### Sauce: 

Juice of 2 lemons   
¼ cup olive oil   
½ c white wine   
¼ tsp. salt   
1 tsp. Italian seasoning 

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer 5-10 minutes to reduce the alcohol. 

##### Additional Ingredients: 

4 oz. crumbled goat cheese   
4-5 mint leaves, chopped   
¼ cup chopped parsley   
½ c Kalamata olives, sliced 

In a large bowl, combine couscous, vegetables, sauce, and additional ingredients. Toss until evenly combined. Refrigerate and serve cold. 

If it’s not a meatless Friday, consider adding grilled chicken for a more substantial meal. 

Enjoy! 

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