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CHEZ FRANCOIS COOKING: THE ULTIMATE SUMMER SALAD
Picture a big, beautiful bowl shimmering with summer colors — golden pearls of couscous glistening under a drizzle of olive oil, each grain perfectly tender and separate. Threads of mint leaves weave through the mix, releasing a cool, refreshing aroma with every toss. Bright green cucumber slices and halved cherry tomatoes bring a satisfying crunch and bursts of sweetness, while scallions add a subtle bite that lifts the flavors.
The herbes de Provence tie everything together with their gentle, earthy perfume — a whisper of lavender and thyme that makes the salad taste like sunshine on a Mediterranean hillside. Crumbled feta adds creamy richness, its saltiness balanced by the tang of kalamata olives scattered like dark jewels across the top.
Chilled just before serving, the salad feels crisp and refreshing — the kind of dish that instantly cools you down on a warm afternoon. A final flourish of homemade lemon dressing glazes the couscous, making the flavors sparkle and sing.
It’s not just a salad — it’s a celebration of summer itself: bright, fragrant, and utterly irresistible.
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Chez François
LIST OF INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of pearl couscous (usually 1 packet 8oz of pearl couscous)
- 1 tbsp of dried herbs (eg: herbs of Provence)
- 3 cups of cold water
- 1 cucumber (english cucumber preferably)
- 2 cups of Cherry tomatoes
- 1 jar of Kalamata black olives
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 scallions
- 1 bunch of fresh mint leaves
- Plenty of extra virgin olive oil!
- 2 tbsp of Dijon Mustard
- Salt & pepper
- 1 lemon
- 1 pack of Feta Cheese (you can also choose 1 goat cheese log)
- Ice Cubes
- This salad needs to be refrigerated at least 2 hours before serving (overnight even better!)
LIST OF COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES:
• 1 medium saucepan •1 chopping board • 1 small bowl • 1 fine-mesh strainer • 1 bowl or serving plate
Bring a French Touch to Your Lifestyle!
Dave, Ontario, Canada
“The instructor is very patient and friendly. He is well organized and explains things well. I had a kitchen mishap and he made sure that I was able to catch up.“
Carrie, New Jersey
“I love it and made it already 5 times in the last 2 weeks!“
