Vegetables:
3 cups sliced zucchini
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
Couscous:
1 cup of uncooked couscous
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
Dressing:
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped scallions
3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Cooking Process
Preheat the grill to 350°F. Brush the grill plate with oil. In a large bowl, toss zucchini, asparagus, and onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Halve the bell pepper, removing the seeds and membrane. Grill vegetables (including bell pepper), until charred, 5-6 minutes. Chop bell pepper, zucchini, asparagus, and onions into bite sized pieces.
Cook couscous according to package directions adding the lemon zest; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil. Add couscous, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, and scallions; season with salt and pepper. Top with feta cheese and serve.
yield: 9-10 servings